Donut Dough Ingredients:

300g bread flour (all-purpose flour can be used)

54g (1) room temperature egg

45g (4.5 Tbsp) sugar

5g (1.5 tsp) salt

5g (0.8 Tbsp) instant dry yeast

140ml warm milk

40g room temperature unsalted butter

Whipped Cream Ingredients:

300g heavy cream

30g sugar

Toppings:

Strawberries

Strawberry syrup (optional)

Powdered sugar

Tips:

Ferment the dough up to 3 times for extra fluffiness (time varies with room temperature).

You can bake the donuts instead of frying them (170℃/338℉, about 20 minutes, may vary by oven).

Milk can be substituted for eggs.

For stable whipped cream, keep the room temperature below 20℃. Use an ice water bath if necessary.

Whipped cream may become thinner if stored in the refrigerator.

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Add the warm milk and room temperature egg. Mix until the dough starts to form.

Add the room temperature unsalted butter and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (first fermentation).

Shape the Donuts:

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air.

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.

Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and let them rise again until doubled in size (second fermentation).

Cook the Donuts:

Frying: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the dough balls until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

Baking: Preheat oven to 170℃ (338℉). Bake the dough balls for about 20 minutes or until golden brown (baking time may vary by oven).

Prepare the Whipped Cream:

In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form. Keep the whipped cream cold to maintain its consistency.

Assemble the Donuts:

Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, slice them open without cutting all the way through.

Fill each donut with a generous amount of whipped cream.

Add fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry syrup (optional).

Dust with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.

Serve and Enjoy:

Serve the filled donuts immediately and enjoy the explosion of fresh strawberries and cream in every fluffy bite!

Enjoy your homemade Strawberry Cream Donuts!