Strawberry Donuts with Glaze (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Donut Batter

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 150 grams granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 120 millilitres buttermilk
06 - 90 grams cake flour
07 - 90 grams all-purpose flour
08 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
11 - 12 to 15 fresh strawberries, about 1 cup, pureed

→ Glaze

12 - Powdered sugar, as needed
13 - Milk, as needed

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 200°C.
02 - Remove stems from strawberries and process with a food processor until a chunky purée is achieved. Set aside.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and egg using medium-high speed for 2 minutes.
04 - Add vanilla extract, buttermilk, and strawberry purée to the bowl. Mix until evenly blended.
05 - Add cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed just until incorporated, scraping bowl sides if necessary. Do not overmix.
06 - Spoon the batter into a piping bag or freezer bag. Place the bag in a large cup to support it and fold the edges over the rim for easier filling.
07 - Grease donut pan thoroughly. Snip the tip from the bag and pipe batter into moulds, filling each cavity no more than halfway.
08 - Bake on the middle rack for 7 to 8 minutes, until lightly golden and springy.
09 - In a separate bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and enough milk to achieve a smooth, pourable glaze. Set aside.
10 - Remove donuts from pan while hot and transfer to a wire rack. Drizzle or dip tops in the glaze and allow excess to drip off. Let the glaze set for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Using both cake flour and buttermilk results in a lighter, tender crumb.
02 - Grease donut pans generously and remove donuts promptly to prevent sticking.
03 - For a sweeter result, you may add extra sugar to the batter.
04 - Ripe strawberries provide optimal flavour for this preparation.
05 - Enhance strawberry intensity by incorporating 1–2 tablespoons of homemade strawberry syrup.
06 - For a thicker glaze, apply a second coat after the first has set.

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