Chew: Michael Symon's Greek Donuts Holes

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• For the Donuts:
• 1 envelope dry yeast
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm milk (105 - 115 degrees F)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• Fillings for Donuts:
• Lemon curd
• Chocolate ganache
• Strawberry jam
• Cinnamon sugar (to sprinkle)
• Cherry pie filling

Details

Servings 18
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

For the Donuts: In a large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm milk with sugar and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. Stir in salt, eggs, shortening, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Mix at low speed in mixer or stir with wooden spoon.

Beat in remaining flour a bit at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead flour about five minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a cloth. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled or set in fridge overnight.

Turn dough out onto floured surface and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured 1-inch cookie cutter. Cover loosely and let dough rise again until double in size.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°. Carefully place the donuts into the oil. Turn them over as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

Using a piping bag filled with the filling of your choice, insert the tip into the fried donut holes and fill with the assorted fillings. Garnish with cinnamon sugar.