Sourdough Brioche Donut Balls (Chocolate-Filled)
Soft, fluffy sourdough brioche donut balls with a rich buttery crumb and a melted chocolate center. These baked donut balls are lightly sweet, beautifully golden, and finished with a buttery sugar coating, just like bakery-style brioche donuts but made at home with natural sourdough fermentation.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer or hand-kneading surface
- Dough scraper
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- ½ cup active sourdough starter
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 10 small chocolate squares or chunks
- 3 tablespoons melted butter for finishing
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sourdough starter, milk, eggs, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the flour and mix until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough until it begins to smooth, then gradually add the softened butter a little at a time, kneading until fully incorporated and the dough is elastic and glossy.
- Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature until slightly puffy, about 3-4 hours. Transfer the dough to the refrigerator and cold ferment overnight for 12-14 hours.
- Remove the dough from the fridge and divide it into 10 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece slightly, place a chocolate square in the center, pinch the dough closed tightly, and roll into a smooth ball.
- Place the dough balls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Cover loosely and let rise at room temperature until noticeably puffy, about 2-3 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown on top. Brush the warm donut balls generously with melted butter.
- Roll each donut ball in granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
- Serve warm or slightly cooled.
Notes
Nutritional Info (per donut ball)
- Calories: 260
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 12g
- Sugar: 14g
