PINK STRAWBERRY DOUGHNUTS

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These doughnuts were inspired by the glazed buttermilk bar at Primo's Donuts in Los Angeles, CA.

Provided by Claire Thomas : Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 9 doughnuts and doughnut holes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup roughly chopped strawberries
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 vanilla bean, scraped
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Sprinkles, for garnishing

Steps:

For the doughnuts: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and nutmeg in a large bowl. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar, buttermilk, sour cream, melted butter, vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients, mixing until just blended. It will be quite wet, so refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Heavily flour a work surface and your hands. Remove the dough from the bowl, place it on your work surface and pat the dough into 9 1/2-by-11-inch rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out doughnuts with a floured doughnut cutter to make 6 doughnuts and 6 doughnut holes. Pat out the dough scraps to make 3 more doughnuts and doughnut holes. Set aside on a tray.
Meanwhile, fill a large heavy pot with 2 inches of oil. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Fry the doughnuts and doughnut holes a few at a time until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip and continue to fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more. When both sides are golden brown, carefully transfer the doughnuts to a cooling rack lined with paper towels. Continue until all the doughnuts are fried.
For the glaze: Combine the strawberries, water, vinegar and vanilla bean in a small pot over medium heat. Cook until juicy, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly then blend until smooth. Pour into a bowl, add the confectioners' sugar and whisk thoroughly until light pink.
Move the doughnuts onto a cooling rack. Pour the glaze over the doughnuts and top with sprinkles. Let the doughnuts set for 5 minutes before enjoying.