Jam-Packed Strawberry Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into fine powder, plus more for topping
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for coating)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup strawberry jam

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, sugar, and freeze-dried strawberry powder in a large bowl.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until combined.

3. 3

   Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.

4. 4

   Heat the oil to 350 F in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain the temperature.

5. 5

   Using a donut hole scoop or two small spoons, carefully drop batter into hot oil in batches of 6-8. Fry for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.

6. 6

   Remove the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.

7. 7

   While still warm, brush the donuts with melted butter, and toss them in granulated sugar.

8. 8

   Add the strawberry jam to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip.

9. 9

   Fill each donut by inserting the tip into the side and piping about 1 teaspoon of strawberry jam into the center.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with more ground freeze-dried strawberries.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.