Description

These golden, fluffy Strawberry Donut Rolls are the ultimate morning indulgence. Imagine pillowy-soft donuts topped with fresh macerated strawberries and a delicate powdered sugar dusting. Perfect for brunch spreads, quick breakfast ideas, or sweet snack cravings, they offer a homemade twist that’s both nostalgic and gourmet. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser or a simple but impressive dessert, this easy recipe delivers it all. Great for any season, especially spring and summer, these donut rolls check every box: easy to make, food ideas that feel special, and a breakfast treat worth repeating.

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs

1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced

1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for strawberries)

1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze, optional)

1 1/2 tablespoons milk (for glaze, optional)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)

Oil for frying

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Instructions

1. Warm the milk until just lukewarm. Stir in sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter. Mix until dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic.

3. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

4. Punch down dough. Roll it out on a floured surface and cut rounds with a cookie cutter or glass. Place on a tray, cover, and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

5. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry donut rounds in batches, flipping once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

6. Toss diced strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar and let sit 10 minutes to release juices.

7. Spoon strawberries over each donut. Dust with powdered sugar.

8. Optional: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over donuts.

Notes

Make sure the oil is at the right temperature for frying. Too cool and the donuts absorb oil; too hot and they burn outside while raw inside.

Fresh strawberries are best, but you can swap in thawed frozen berries in a pinch—just drain excess liquid before topping.

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut roll
Calories: 285
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg