Vegan Hazelnut Chocolate Filled Doughnuts - Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast
• 1 1/4 cup warm water, divided (110-115°F)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon cane sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons vegan buttery spread, melted
• 2 cups olive oil (for frying)
• 1 cup hazelnuts (unsalted)
• 6-8 dates (pitted)
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or non-dairy milk of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cane sugar