It’s so easy to make Dad a special Father’s Day treat with this delightful Espresso Doughnut Bites recipe.

Makes 28

Prep 2 hours 35 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Espresso Doughnut Bites Ingredients

1 teaspoon instant dried yeast

1 1/2 tablespoons warm water

1/2 cup caster sugar

2 cups plain flour, plus extra for dusting

50g butter, melted

2 shots (60ml) espresso coffee

1 tablespoon milk

1 egg, lightly beaten

Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Espresso Mascarpone Filling

250g mascarpone

3 teaspoons espresso coffee, cooled

Espresso Doughnut Bites Method

1) Whisk yeast with warm water and 1 teaspoon sugar in a small jug until yeast is dissolved. Set aside in a warm place for 5 minutes or until mixture is frothy.

2) Combine flour, 1/4 cup remaining sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Make a well. Add yeast mixture, butter, espresso, milk and egg. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 2 minutes to form a smooth ball. Place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap. Stand in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.

3) Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Punch dough down. Turn out onto a floured surface (add a little extra flour to surface if necessary). Knead for 2 minutes. Cut dough into 4 portions. Roll each portion into a 14cm log. Cut each log into 7 pieces. Roll into balls. Place on prepared trays. Stand for 20 minutes.

4) Make Espresso Mascarpone Filling. Place mascarpone and espresso in a medium bowl. Stir until just combined (don’t over mix). Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 7mm plain piping nozzle.

5) Place remaining sugar in a bowl. Pour oil into a large, deep frying pan until 1/3 full. Heat over medium-high heat.

6) Cook doughnuts, in batches, for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until golden and puffed. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a tray lined with paper towel to drain for 10 seconds. Pierce doughnuts with a knife. Stand for 5 minutes. Fill with mascarpone mixture. Toss in sugar to coat. Place on a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools of the Trade

If you want to use the Breville ‘Creatista Plus’ Nespresso Coffee Machine – available from Domayne – to create the perfect espresso for this recipe, just make sure to brew Dad a cuppa too. He’s going to love it!

Another Father’s Day Recipe For Dad

Looking for more Father’s Day recipe ideas? Dad’s going to love this beautiful Barbecued Prawns with Chilli Salsa Verde recipe.