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Strawberry Glazed Donuts

Delicate donuts with a tender crumb draped in a luscious strawberry glaze, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3/4 cup water For the tangzhong
  • 1/4 cup bread flour For the tangzhong
  • 3 cups bread flour Plus 2 tablespoons for dough
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast Plus 1/4 teaspoon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 2/3 cup whole milk At room temperature
  • 1 large egg At room temperature
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter At room temperature
  • Neutral oil, for frying Canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
For the Strawberry Sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder For sugar
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder For glaze
  • 4-5 tablespoons room temperature water
For Garnishing
  • Extra freeze-dried strawberries For garnishing

Method
 

Preparation of Tangzhong
  1. Whisk together water and bread flour in a small saucepan over medium heat until it transforms into a velvety paste, then set aside to cool.
Dough Mixing
  1. In a stand mixer, combine the bread flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Introduce the milk, egg, and cooled tangzhong, then knead at low speed for about 2 minutes until a shaggy dough forms.
Dough Kneading
  1. Fold in freeze-dried strawberry powder and butter, kneading for an additional 12 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and elastic.
Dough Rising
  1. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it, and let it rise for 30 minutes.
Cutting and Second Rising
  1. Roll the dough onto a floured surface, cut out donuts, and let rise again until puffy.
Frying
  1. Heat oil to 340°F and fry donuts until golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.
Strawberry Sugar Coating
  1. Blend granulated sugar with freeze-dried strawberry powder, then roll the cooled donuts in it.
Glazing
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, additional strawberry powder, and water until smooth, dip or spoon the glaze over donuts, and sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberries.

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth dough. Maintain an even oil temperature for frying.