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Strawberry Cream Filled Donuts

Fluffy, golden-brown fried yeast donuts sliced and filled with sweetened whipped cream and fresh strawberries, finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast one packet
  • 1 cup whole milk warm
  • 1 egg large
  • 0.25 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Filling
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 lb strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or large bowl
  • Dutch oven or deep pot
  • Round cutter
  • Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add egg, melted butter, salt, and gradually add flour. Knead until smooth (7-10 mins).
  3. Place dough in oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  4. Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into rounds. Let rise again for 30-45 mins.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts 1-2 mins per side until golden. Cool completely.
  6. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  7. Slice donuts open, fill with cream and strawberries.
  8. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Ensure oil maintains temperature between batches to prevent greasy donuts.