Pistachio Filled Donuts
Ultra-soft pistachio cream filled donuts made using the tangzhong method for maximum fluffiness. These bakery-style fried donuts are rolled in sugar and filled generously with pistachio spread for an indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8–10 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
**Tangzhong**
20 g bread flour
100 ml whole milk
**Donut Dough**
330 g bread flour
60 g granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
30 g milk powder
12 g instant yeast
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
Prepared tangzhong
120 ml whole milk, warm
60 g unsalted butter, softened
**Extras**
Vegetable oil, for frying
Granulated sugar, for coating
Pistachio spread or pistachio cream, for filling
Instructions
**Make the Tangzhong**
Whisk flour and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened into a paste (1–2 minutes). Transfer to a bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
**Make the Dough**
Add bread flour, sugar, salt, milk powder, yeast, egg, egg yolk, warm milk, and tangzhong to a mixing bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Add butter and knead 15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
**First Rise**
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled in size.
**Shape the Donuts**
Divide dough into 80 g portions and roll into balls. Gently flatten into thick discs and place on parchment squares. Cover and rest 45 minutes until puffy.
**Fry**
Heat oil to 320°F (160°C). Fry donuts in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until deep golden. Remove parchment once it releases. Drain on a wire rack.
**Sugar Coat**
Roll warm donuts in granulated sugar to coat fully.
**Fill**
Once cooled, poke a hole in each donut and pipe pistachio cream inside until full. Serve fresh.
Notes
• Tangzhong ensures extra-soft donuts—do not skip.
• Use a thermometer to keep oil temperature stable.
• Do not overproof during second rise.
• Fill only once donuts are completely cooled.
• Best eaten the same day.
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