Strawberry Bomb Donuts

"Fluffy, golden donuts filled with luscious strawberry jam and dusted with sugar for the perfect sweet treat!"

Yield

Serves 12

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed (110°F)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Filling:

• 1 cup strawberry jam (preferably seedless)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)

For Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• powdered sugar to dust (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

• In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
• Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Shape and Fry the Donuts

• Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out rounds using a 3-inch cutter.
• Place the rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly, and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.

Fill and Coat the Donuts

• Mix the strawberry jam with lemon juice, if using.
• Transfer the jam to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Poke a hole in each donut and fill with jam.
• Roll warm donuts in sugar or a sugar-cinnamon mixture.

Serve

Enjoy fresh, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Calories, 290 | Protein, 5g | Carbohydrates, 45g | Fiber, 1g | Net Carbohydrates, 44g | Fat, 10g | Saturated Fat, 4g | Cholesterol, 45mg | Sodium, 150mg | Sugars, 20g | Glycemic Index, Medium

"These Strawberry Bomb Donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with sweet strawberry jam, coated in sugar for a classic bakery-style treat!"