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Stuffed Strawberry Glazed Donut

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Indulge in the delightful combination of a warm, fluffy donut filled with a sweet and tangy strawberry filling, all topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. This homemade treat brings together soft, pillowy dough with fresh strawberry goodness, offering a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or a sweet treat anytime!

Ingredients

For the Donut Dough:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
  • Oil for frying

For the Strawberry Filling:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (diced)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

For the Strawberry Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (or strawberry jam)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Donut Dough:

  • Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  • Mix Ingredients: Add sugar, salt, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
  • Knead the Dough: Gradually add the remaining flour and knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is soft and smooth.
  • First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours until it doubles in size.

2. Prepare the Strawberry Filling:

  • Cook Strawberries: In a saucepan, combine diced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Thicken Filling: Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1-2 minutes until thickened.
  • Cool Filling: Transfer the filling to a bowl and let it cool completely.

3. Shape the Donuts:

  • Roll the Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.
  • Cut Donuts: Use a round cutter or glass to cut out donut shapes. For classic donuts, cut a smaller circle in the center.
  • Second Rise: Place the cut donuts on a lined tray, cover with a towel, and let them rise for 20-30 minutes.

4. Fry the Donuts:

  • Heat Oil: In a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry Donuts: Fry the donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Drain Excess Oil: Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess grease.

5. Fill the Donuts:

  • Prepare Piping Bag: Fill a piping bag with the cooled strawberry filling.
  • Fill Donuts: Insert the nozzle into the side of each donut and gently squeeze until filled.

6. Prepare the Strawberry Glaze:

  • Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if needed.

7. Glaze the Donuts:

  • Dip Donuts: Dip each stuffed donut into the glaze, letting the excess drip off.
  • Set Glaze: Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.

Notes

Variations:

  • Baked Donuts: For a healthier alternative, consider baking the donuts instead of frying.
  • Filling Options: Experiment with different fillings like raspberry, blueberry, or custard.
  • Glaze Flavors: Customize the glaze by adding flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, or lemon.

Storage/Reheating:

  • Storage: Store any leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Freezing: To freeze the dough, shape it into balls and arrange them on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. When ready to bake, place the frozen dough balls on a baking sheet and bake as directed, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.

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