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Homemade strawberry frosted donuts with pink icing and sprinkles
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Homemade Strawberry Frosted Donuts

Soft, fluffy donuts topped with a sweet strawberry frosting and sprinkles. This recipe is beginner-friendly, affordable, and perfect for sharing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time15 minutes
Resting Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade donuts, strawberry frosted donuts, strawberry frosted donuts recipe, strawberry glazed donut
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Jenna Cooper
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden spoon or dough hook mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Donut cutter or round cookie cutter
  • Large pot
  • Cooling rack
  • Small bowl

Materials

For the donuts:

  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • Oil for frying

For the strawberry frosting:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp strawberry puree or jam
  • 1–2 tbsp milk
  • pink food coloring optional
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add sugar, eggs, flour, salt, and butter. Mix until dough forms.
  • Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  • Roll dough to ½-inch thickness, cut with a donut cutter, and let rest 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil to 350°F in a large pot. Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to cooling rack.
  • In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and milk until smooth.
  • Dip cooled donuts into frosting, twist to coat, and top with sprinkles.
  • Allow glaze to set before serving.

Notes

For a healthier option, bake donuts at 375°F for 10–12 minutes instead of frying.
Frosting thickness can be adjusted by adding more sugar (for thicker) or more milk (for thinner).
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.