Peach-Filled Brioche Doughnuts

The taste of summer captured in a donut. This recipe combines classic filled donuts with the flavor of fresh peaches. The dough is a rich, buttery yeast dough (brioche style), and the filling is a mix of chunky peaches and jam that bursts with every bite. Pure indulgence.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large bowl
  • Biscuit cutter or glass
  • Deep pot for frying
  • Sieve for sugar

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Knead the dough: mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then add milk, eggs, and vanilla. Once combined, knead in the soft butter.

Tip: Adding butter at the end prevents it from inhibiting gluten formation early on. You'll get a silky, shiny dough.
2

Cover and proof for 1 hour.

Tip: It doubles in size in a warm place.
3

Mix the peach cubes with the jam.

Tip: If the jam is runny, boil it down a bit beforehand.
4

Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out an even number of circles.

Tip: Flour the board to prevent sticking.
5

Place a teaspoon of filling on half of the circles. Wet the edges, place an empty dough circle on top, and press edges thoroughly to seal.

Tip: A hermetic seal is key!
6

Let the filled donuts rest for another 15 minutes.

Tip: This allows them to regain their shape after handling.
7

Fry in 340°F (170°C) oil for 3 minutes per side.

Tip: Fry slowly so the center warms through without burning.
8

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Tip: Sugar hides any imperfections.

Recipe FAQ

The filling leaked out, what did I do wrong?
You didn't seal the edges tightly enough, or you used too much filling. An egg white wash can help glue the edges.
Can I use canned peaches?
Yes, but drain them very thoroughly, as excess juice will make the dough soggy.

Ingredients

  • 3 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (approx. 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 3/4 cup Lukewarm Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Softened Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Peaches (peeled, finely diced)
  • 2/3 cup Thick Peach Jam
  • 2 cups Oil for frying
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar