Strawberry-Filled Donuts with Pink and White Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, warmed
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Oil for frying
For the Strawberry Filling:
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (optional)
Red or pink sprinkles (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Donut Dough:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
In a small saucepan, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the strawberries break down. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Shape and Fry the Donuts:
Punch down the risen dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles of dough.
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Fill the Donuts:
Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, use a piping bag fitted with a round tip to fill each donut with the strawberry filling.
Prepare the Glaze:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to make the pink glaze.
Dip the tops of the filled donuts into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off. For a two-tone effect, you can dip half the donut in pink glaze and the other half in white glaze.
Sprinkle with red or pink sprinkles if desired.
Serve:
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy these delicious strawberry-filled donuts with a beautiful pink and white glaze!
These donuts are perfect for a special breakfast treat or a delightful dessert. Enjoy!