NUTELLA-FILLED BAKED DONUTS

Baked Nutella Donuts (Easy and Quick)

Baked Nutella Donuts (Ciambelline al forno alla Nutella) are soft, buttery, and filled with creamy Nutella — perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack!

These tender donuts are made with a simple dough similar to a soft shortcrust pastry. You can also fill them with pastry cream, jam, or any sweet spread you love.

The best part? The Nutella stays perfectly creamy after baking — never dry! They’re so irresistible you’ll barely have time to take them out of the oven before they disappear!

These donuts keep well for several days if stored in a food-safe bag, and you can even freeze them to bake later.

Difficulty: Very Easy

Cost: Budget-friendly

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 donuts

Cooking Method: Oven

Cuisine: Italian

🧈 Ingredients for Baked Nutella Donuts

For 6 donuts:

• 1 large egg

• 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks / 5.3 oz) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 ½ cups (10.5 oz) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¾ cup (5.3 oz) granulated sugar

• Nutella, as needed (about 6 tablespoons)

• Powdered sugar, for dusting

👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Nutella Donuts

1. Cream the butter and sugar:
   In a large bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.

2. Add the egg:
   Stir in the egg using a whisk or wooden spoon until fully incorporated.

3. Add dry ingredients:
   Mix in the flour and baking powder. Use your fingertips to combine until a soft dough forms.

4. Shape the dough:
   Take pieces of dough (about 1.75 oz / 50 g each) and roll them out into small rectangles using a rolling pin.

5. Fill with Nutella:
   Spoon about 1 tablespoon of Nutella into the center of each rectangle.

6. Form the donuts:
   Roll up the dough around the filling to form a log, then shape it into a ring. Press the ends together firmly.

7. Bake:
   Place the donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.

8. Finish:
   Dust the warm donuts with powdered sugar before serving.

💡 Tips & Variations

• You can fill them with custard, jam, or chocolate spread instead of Nutella.

• Substitute whole wheat flour or rice flour for a lighter version.

• Replace butter with margarine or olive oil if desired.

• Add flavor to the dough with lemon zest, orange zest, or vanilla extract.

• Always adjust baking time according to your oven.

🧮 Nutritional Facts (per donut)

BAKED NUTELLA-FILLED DONUTS

Baked Nutella Donuts (Ciambelline al forno alla Nutella) are soft, buttery, and filled with creamy Nutella — perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6 donuts

Notes

Ingredients for Baked Nutella Donuts

For 6 donuts:

• 1 large egg
• 10 tablespoons (1 ¼ sticks / 5.3 oz) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 ½ cups (10.5 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup (5.3 oz) granulated sugar
• Nutella, as needed (about 6 tablespoons)
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Baked Nutella Donuts

1. Cream the butter and sugar:
   In a large bowl, mix softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the egg:
   Stir in the egg using a whisk or wooden spoon until fully incorporated.
3. Add dry ingredients:
   Mix in the flour and baking powder. Use your fingertips to combine until a soft dough forms.
4. Shape the dough:
   Take pieces of dough (about 1.75 oz / 50 g each) and roll them out into small rectangles using a rolling pin.
5. Fill with Nutella:
   Spoon about 1 tablespoon of Nutella into the center of each rectangle.
6. Form the donuts:
   Roll up the dough around the filling to form a log, then shape it into a ring. Press the ends together firmly.
7. Bake:
   Place the donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
8. Finish:
   Dust the warm donuts with powdered sugar before serving.

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