Tasty homemade donuts

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Find out how to create delicious homemade donuts that are fluffy and filled with strawberry jam. Start with a dough made from bread flour, eggs, butter, and milk. Let it rest and rise until it doubles, then cut into shapes and fry until golden. Sprinkle them with powdered sugar and fill with jam for a treat that's impossible to resist. Great for quick snacks!

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Updated on Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:12:21 GMT
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Whip up these homemade strawberry jam donuts and bring cozy bakery vibes to your kitchen. They're soft and fluffy inside with a sweet, gooey middle, making each bite a real treat you won't want to miss.

I make these donuts every winter at our big family get-together. The first time my kids bit into one and jam oozed out, their faces just lit up—it’s a memory I’ll always have.

Tasty Ingredients

  • Plenty of vegetable oil: just enough to cover your pan about 2 inches deep
  • Powdered sugar: roll the donuts in this so you get that classic, sweet outside
  • 1 jar chunky strawberry jam: pick one with real fruit bits for more flavor
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter: makes them soft and adds a buttery taste
  • 2 eggs: helps the dough hold together and gives a golden color
  • 2 tablespoons sugar: feeds the yeast and adds a hint of sweetness
  • 1 cup milk (plus some extra): keeps the dough rich and moist
  • 1 packet active dry yeast: this is what gets the donuts all puffy and light
  • 1 teaspoon salt: balances out the sweetness and boosts flavor
  • 4 and 1/2 cups bread flour: gives your donuts a pillowy texture

Simple Step-by-Step

Fill the donuts:
Grab a piping bag, poke it into each donut, and squeeze in jam until you feel a little pressure. Fill them up nicely, but stop before they burst.
Fry up the donuts:
When your oil’s at 175°C, lower the donuts in and flip them often until they’re a toasty golden color. Dust them in powdered sugar right after for that perfect coat.
Heat up the oil:
Pour about 2 inches of oil into a big pot and bring it to 175°C. Get your jam ready in a piping bag and fill a bowl with extra powdered sugar—makes everything easier once you start frying.
Cut out donut circles:
After rolling your dough flat, grab a biscuit cutter and punch out circles. Line them up on a floured baking sheet and let rise again (about 20 minutes) so they get nice and puffy.
Roll the dough:
Once it’s risen, sprinkle some flour on your workspace and rolling pin, then flatten your dough in the bowl. Roll it out until it’s a bit over a half-inch thick.
Let your dough rise:
Grease a bowl lightly, put your dough inside, and cover it. Let it rise until it’s doubled in size—give it a good two hours. If you want those light, airy donuts, patience pays off here.
Knead away:
Switch your mixer to a dough hook if you have one, or knead by hand. Work the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and stretchy—this is what makes them super tender.
Mix everything in:
Start with your bubbly yeast, then pour in the rest of your milk, beat in the eggs, and add melted butter last. Add things bit by bit to keep the dough super smooth.
Get the yeast going:
Use 2 tablespoons warm milk and 2 tablespoons sugar to wake up your yeast. Sprinkle it on top and give it about 10 minutes; it’ll start to bubble and look foamy, which is what you want for proper rising.
Toss together the dry stuff:
Combine 4 cups flour and the salt and stir until mixed. Making sure your flour is light and fluffy helps the donuts turn out soft.
Melt the butter:
Gently melt your butter, then let it cool a bit—don’t want it hot, or it might cook your eggs early!
Cool off your milk:
Warm up a cup of milk, but let it cool down to room temp or just slightly warm so you don’t mess up the yeast action.

I especially like using fresh strawberries I’ve cooked down myself to make homemade jam for these. The first time my mother-in-law tried them, she told me they brought back sweet memories from her childhood in Eastern Europe.

Keeping Them Fresh

These donuts are at their best right after you pull them out of the fryer. If you need to store them, toss them in an airtight container at room temp for no more than a day. Don’t put them in the fridge—they’ll go stale way faster. To perk up day-old donuts, just warm them in a 150°C oven for about 5 minutes.

Switch-Ups and Twists

This dough is a great starting point for all sorts of flavors. Try raspberry or blackberry jam for a fruity change, or go wild with salted caramel for something richer. When it’s fall, apple cinnamon is awesome. Or toss some orange or lemon zest into the dough for a fresh spin that complements any jam.

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Serving Tips

Serve these donuts while they're still warm with coffee or hot chocolate. If you want to make things look special, arrange a few donuts on a plate with some powdered sugar dusted on top, add a handful of fresh strawberries, and maybe a little bowl of whipped cream on the side. For a showy brunch, add some mimosas or a berry smoothie.

Top-Notch Tricks

  • Let your dough fully rise—don’t rush it! You’ll get much lighter, fluffier donuts.
  • Get a kitchen thermometer to keep your oil right on the money and cook all the donuts the same way.
  • Try frying a tiny piece of dough first. That way you can check if the oil’s hot enough before tossing in the whole batch.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I make sure the dough rises properly?

Let it sit somewhere warm for about 2 hours, or until the volume doubles. This ensures perfect rising.

→ What's the best oil for frying donuts?

Vegetable oil works great for even frying. Just make sure it’s at 175°C before frying your donuts.

→ Can I use a different jam instead of strawberry?

Of course! Try your favorite jam, like apricot or raspberry, to switch it up.

→ How can I tell if the donuts are cooked through?

They should turn golden on both sides. Keep flipping them while frying to cook evenly.

→ How do I stop the donuts from soaking up too much oil?

Make sure the frying oil is hot enough (175°C). Cold oil absorbs more fat into the pastry.

→ Can I freeze these donuts?

Yes! Once they’ve cooled, store them in an airtight container in the freezer. Reheat them in the oven before eating.

Homemade strawberry donuts

Make soft, jam-filled strawberry donuts that are sweet and delicious!

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
40 Minutes
By: Alicia

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: French Pastry

Yield: 12 Servings

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Dough

01 4 ½ cups of bread flour
02 1 teaspoon salt
03 1 packet of active dry yeast
04 1 cup milk
05 2 tablespoons sugar
06 2 eggs
07 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Topping

08 A jar of strawberry jam
09 Powdered sugar
10 Vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 01

Let 1 cup of milk sit out until it reaches room temperature.

Step 02

Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, then let it cool off.

Step 03

Stir together 4 cups of flour with 1 teaspoon of salt until evenly mixed.

Step 04

Mix 2 tablespoons of warm milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Add the dry yeast and wait about 10 minutes for it to foam up.

Step 05

Pour the activated yeast mixture, remaining milk, 2 beaten eggs, and melted butter into the bowl with the flour. Stir until well combined.

Step 06

Knead the dough with a dough hook or by hand until it's smooth and stretchy.

Step 07

Put the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 2 hours until it doubles in size.

Step 08

After it has risen, punch the dough down, then roll it out on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick.

Step 09

Use a round cutter to cut circles from the dough. Lay them on a lightly floured tray and let them sit for 20 minutes to puff up again.

Step 10

Pour 2-3 inches of vegetable oil into a deep pot and heat it to 350°F. Get a piping bag with the jam ready and prepare a bowl of powdered sugar.

Step 11

Once the oil's hot, fry the doughnuts, turning until golden on all sides. Dust them in powdered sugar immediately after frying.

Step 12

Pierce the side of each doughnut with the piping bag tip. Squeeze in the jam until you feel resistance.

Notes

  1. Keep the oil at a steady 350°F while frying to avoid uneven cooking or burning.

Tools You'll Need

  • Stand mixer with dough hook or a surface to knead by hand
  • Rolling pin
  • Round cutter
  • Deep pot
  • Piping bag

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes gluten (flour) and eggs.
  • Contains dairy (milk and butter).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 275
  • Total Fat: 12 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 37 g
  • Protein: 5 g