Baked Strawberry Donuts (Printable Version)

# What You’ll Need:

→ Donut Base

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - ¾ cup sugar
03 - 1 egg
04 - ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - ½ cup buttermilk
06 - ¾ cup cake flour
07 - ¾ cup all purpose flour
08 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - ¼ teaspoon salt
11 - 12-15 fresh strawberries (about 1 cup when pureed)

→ Glaze

12 - Powdered sugar
13 - Milk

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease donut tin generously.
02 - Trim strawberries and add to food processor. Pulse until you have a chunky puree, being careful not to liquefy completely. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and egg. Mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until well incorporated.
04 - Add vanilla, buttermilk and strawberry puree to the mixture. Mix until blended thoroughly.
05 - Add both flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Scrape down sides of bowl if needed.
06 - Transfer batter to a large piping bag or freezer bag. Place bag in a large cup with edges folded over for easier filling. Use a rubber spatula to transfer batter neatly. Close bag and snip corner if using freezer bag.
07 - Pipe batter into greased donut tins, filling each cavity only halfway to allow for rising.
08 - Bake for 7-8 minutes on middle rack until donuts spring back when lightly touched.
09 - While donuts are baking, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a bowl until smooth.
10 - Transfer baked donuts to a wire rack. Pour glaze over each donut, allowing excess to drip off. Alternatively, dip tops of donuts into glaze. Allow glaze to set for 20-30 minutes before serving.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using buttermilk and cake flour creates a lighter, more tender texture.
02 - Remove donuts from tin while still hot to prevent sticking.
03 - For sweeter donuts, add more sugar to the batter.
04 - Use extra ripe strawberries for the most intense flavor.
05 - For enhanced strawberry flavor, add 1-2 tablespoons of strawberry simple syrup.
06 - Double glaze the donuts for a thicker topping.

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