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Strawberry Glazed Donuts Recipe

Strawberry Glazed Donuts Recipe

Make Strawberry Glazed Donuts Recipe: fry pillowy rings and dip in bright strawberry glaze for bakery-style treats.

Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time135 minutes
Total Time175 minutes
Yield12

Ingredients

Instructions

Step 1: Bloom the yeast

In a small bowl dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm water and let it sit for about five minutes until it becomes foamy and fragrant; this tiny puff of foam is your first sign that the dough will become light and airy.

Step 2: Combine wet ingredients

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the warm milk, granulated sugar, salt, two large eggs, and the melted butter until the mixture looks unified and slightly glossy — a warm, sweet bath ready to accept the yeast.

Step 3: Add the yeast to the milk mixture

Pour the foamy yeast mixture into the large bowl with the milk mixture and stir gently until fully incorporated; you’ll notice the mix loosen and smell faintly yeasty and sweet.

Step 4: Incorporate the flour

Gradually add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, folding and stirring as you go until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 5: Knead until smooth

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about five to seven minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic — the texture should feel supple and slightly tacky but not wet.

Step 6: First rise

Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and set it somewhere warm to rise for one to one-and-a-half hours, until it doubles in size and feels airy to the touch.

Step 7: Roll the dough

Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and roll it out on a floured surface to approximately 1/2 inch thickness, keeping the surface dusted so the dough doesn’t stick while you shape the donuts.

Step 8: Cut the donuts and arrange

Use a donut cutter to stamp out perfect rings and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; keep the cut centers and a light dusting of flour visible for that homemade, tactile look.


Step 9: Second rise

Cover the cut donuts loosely and let them rise again on the sheet for about thirty minutes so they puff slightly and regain a pillowy softness before frying.

Step 10: Prepare the frying oil

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C) until it’s shimmering and ready — the correct temperature is what gives the donuts their even, golden crust.

Step 11: Fry the donuts

Fry the donuts a few at a time, about one to two minutes per side, watching for an even golden brown color and that light, billowy expansion that says they’re cooked through.

Step 12: Drain the donuts

Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and let them rest on paper towels to drain briefly, the surface still warm and slightly soporific with fresh oil sheen.

Step 13: Make the strawberry glaze

In a bowl combine the pureed fresh strawberries, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, whisking until the glaze is smooth, vibrantly pink, and speckled with tiny strawberry flecks.

Step 14: Glaze the warm donuts

Dip each warm donut into the strawberry glaze and transfer it to a wire rack to allow excess glaze to drip off, the glossy coating settling into a thin, jewel-like skin.

Step 15: Rest and serve

Let the glazed donuts set for about ten to fifteen minutes so the glaze firms slightly, then serve immediately alongside fresh strawberry slices for a bright, juicy contrast.


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