Description
Soft, fluffy donuts filled with sweet strawberry jam, perfect for a homemade treat that tastes like it came from a bakery.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Oil for frying (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup strawberry jam or strawberry filling
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the egg yolks, softened butter, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness. Cut into rounds with a 3-inch cutter or glass.
- Arrange the donuts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, cover lightly, and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for about 1–2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Fill a piping bag with strawberry jam or filling. Insert the tip into each donut and gently squeeze until filled.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with raspberry, blueberry, or apricot jam.
- Add vanilla extract or lemon zest to the dough for extra flavor.
- Use pastry cream or chocolate filling for a richer taste.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for a lighter version instead of frying.
- Store filled donuts in the fridge if using cream or cheese fillings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
