Chocolate Glazed Doughnut With Nuts Recipe

Preparing the Dough

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. 2. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and half of the butter or oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until it doubles in size, roughly 1 hour.

Shaping and Frying

1. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. 2. Roll the dough out to about a 1/2-inch thickness and cut out doughnut shapes using a doughnut cutter or a round cutter. 3. Heat a deep pot of oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place a few doughnuts at a time into the hot oil. 4. Fry the doughnuts until they are golden brown on each side, about 1 minute per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Adding the Chocolate Glaze and Nuts

1. Prepare the chocolate frosting by gently melting it in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth. 2. Dip each doughnut into the melted chocolate frosting, ensuring an even coating. 3. While the frosting is still wet, sprinkle the tops of each doughnut with roasted chopped nuts. 4. Allow the frosting to set before serving.