Learn how to make a soft and fluffy Nutella-filled dream pastry with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a delightful treat, this guide covers all the steps from mixing ingredients to frying and filling the pastries.
Today, we are going to make a delicious dream pastry filled with Nutella. This recipe results in a soft, fluffy, and light treat that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. I made this recipe with my little sister Beatriz, who is great at kneading dough. Although our mother prefers we avoid frying at home due to health concerns and the mess it creates, we managed to convince her to let us make this delightful treat.
To make these Nutella-filled dreams, you will need the following simple ingredients:
Mixing the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the dry yeast with the warm milk. Stir in the sugar and melted butter. Beat the eggs separately before adding them to the mixture.
Adding Flour and Salt: Gradually add the flour to the mixture, starting with a portion and mixing well. Before adding the rest of the flour, incorporate the salt. The salt is crucial in sweet recipes as it enhances the flavors and balances the sweetness.
Kneading the Dough: Once the mixture is combined, it’s time to knead the dough. Start kneading in the bowl and then transfer it to a floured surface. Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, which is essential for developing gluten. This process ensures that the dough rises evenly and results in a soft texture.
Letting the Dough Rise: Form the dough into a ball and place it in the bowl. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size. If it’s cold outside, you can place it in an unheated oven.
Dividing the Dough: Once the dough has risen, roll it out and cut it into pieces weighing about 55 g each. Shape them into balls and place them on a tray.
Second Rise: Cover the shaped dough balls with a cloth and let them rest for another 30 minutes.
Heating the Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan. Be cautious with the temperature; if it’s too hot, the outside will cook too quickly while the inside remains raw.
Frying: Carefully place the dough balls into the hot oil. The first batch may come out a bit darker as you adjust the temperature, but overall, they should turn out beautifully golden.
Coating with Sugar: Once fried, roll the pastries in sugar. My sister blended demerara sugar to create a texture similar to powdered sugar.
Creating the Filling Hole: Use a knife to make a small hole in each pastry.
Filling with Nutella: Using a piping bag, fill each pastry with Nutella. You can also use other fillings like cream or dulce de leche if you prefer.
These Nutella-filled dreams turned out to be soft, fluffy, and perfectly filled. They are a delightful treat that you can enjoy at any time. Thank you for following along with this recipe, and don’t forget to like the video, leave a comment, and subscribe for more delicious recipes!
