There’s nothing like a homemade donut to start your day.

They are equally special filled with jam.

of the sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water until yeast is dissolved.

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Let stand for 10 minutes.

Cover and process until combined.

Add butter; cover and process until combined (dough will be sticky).

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On a well-floured surface, roll dough to 12-inch thickness.

Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut dough.

Arrange dough rounds on a baking sheet dusted with all-purpose flour.

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Cover and let rise about 30 minutes or until nearly double in size.

Place chocolate-hazelnut spread in a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip; set aside.

Remove doughnuts using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

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While warm, use tongs to dip each doughnut in sugar to coat.

Pipe chocolate-hazelnut spread through opening.

Repeat on opposite side of doughnut.

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Makes about 16 doughnuts.

Beat with an electric mixer until combined.

Add butter and beat until combined.

chocolate filled donuts

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.