Strawberry Donuts Recipe
Delight in these moist and fluffy Strawberry Donuts, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor and topped with a sweet glaze. Perfectly tender baked donuts that combine the tang of buttermilk and natural fruit puree for a unique twist on a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Donut Batter
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup cake flour
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 12–15 strawberries (about 1 cup puree)
Glaze
- Powdered sugar (quantity not specified, approx. ¾ cup)
- Milk (quantity not specified, approx. 2-3 tbsp)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (205°C) and allow it to fully heat to ensure perfect rising and baking.
- Prepare strawberry puree: Trim the strawberries and pulse them in a food processor until you achieve a chunky puree, making sure not to liquefy them completely. Set aside.
- Cream butter, sugar, and egg: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, sugar, and egg on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract, buttermilk, and the prepared strawberry puree until fully combined and smooth.
- Incorporate dry ingredients: On low speed, gently mix in cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Scrape down bowl sides if necessary.
- Fill the piping bag: Transfer the batter into a large piping bag or freezer bag by folding it over a cup and using a rubber spatula to scoop the batter in neatly. Snip off the bag’s corner to create an opening.
- Prepare the donut pan: Grease the donut tin thoroughly. Pipe the batter into each cavity, filling only halfway to allow room for rising.
- Bake the donuts: Place the tin on the middle oven rack and bake for 7-8 minutes until the donuts are set and lightly golden.
- Prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until the glaze is smooth and pourable. Adjust milk quantity to desired consistency.
- Glaze the donuts: Transfer the baked donuts to a wire rack and drizzle glaze over the tops or dip each donut top into the glaze. Allow the glaze to harden for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and fluffy.
- The strawberry puree should be chunky rather than fully liquid for best texture.
- Fill the donut tin only halfway to prevent overflow during baking.
- Use cake flour for a lighter texture combined with all-purpose flour for structure.
- Adjust the glaze thickness with milk to your preference for dipping or drizzling.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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