Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2–4 tbsp milk
- Pink food coloring
- Valentine’s sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prep Dough: Combine all dough ingredients in mixer, knead until smooth ball forms, chill overnight
- Shape: Let dough rise 30 minutes, roll ½ inch thick, cut heart shapes with cutters
- Fry: Heat oil to 375°F, fry 3-4 doughnuts 1 minute per side until golden
- Finish: Roll in sugar while warm, fill with jam, glaze and add sprinkles
Notes
- Temperature control is crucial – use a candy thermometer to maintain 375°F oil temperature throughout frying
- The overnight rise develops complex flavors – don’t skip this step for exceptional results
- Fill doughnuts just before serving to prevent soggy bottoms from jam seepage
- Warm the jam slightly before filling for easier piping and better distribution
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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