Strawberry Bombs (Soft Filled Donuts)
Soft, fluffy yeast dough balls filled with sweet strawberry goodness and lightly dusted with sugar. These delicious treats are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough
300 g all-purpose flour (about 2 cups)
1 egg
45 g sugar (¼ cup)
Pinch of salt
7 g dry yeast (1 packet)
140 ml warm milk (about ⅗ cup)
40 g butter, softened (¼ cup)
For the Filling
1 cup strawberry jam or strawberry preserves
(or fresh strawberries chopped and sweetened with sugar)
For Frying & Coating
Vegetable oil for frying
½ cup granulated sugar or powdered sugar for coating
👩🍳 Instructions
- Activate the yeast
In a small bowl combine the warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Prepare the dough
In a large bowl mix:
Flour
Salt
Egg
Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough begins to form. - Add butter
Add the softened butter and knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. - First rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. - Shape the bombs
Punch down the dough and divide it into 10–12 small balls.
Flatten each ball slightly and place 1 teaspoon strawberry jam in the center.
Seal the dough tightly around the filling and roll into a smooth ball. - Second rise
Place the filled dough balls on a tray, cover, and let them rise for 20–30 minutes. - Fry
Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C (340–350°F).
Fry the dough balls for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. - Coat
Remove from oil and place on paper towels.
While still warm, roll them in sugar or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
🍩 Description
Strawberry bombs are soft, pillowy doughnuts with a sweet strawberry center. The outside is lightly crisp and sugary while the inside remains fluffy and filled with fruity sweetness.
💡 Tips for Success
Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, so the yeast activates properly.
Seal the dough well so the filling doesn’t leak while frying.
Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature stable.
You can also bake them at 180°C (350°F) for about 15–18 minutes for a lighter version.
🥗 Nutritional Information (Approx. per piece)
Calories: ~180
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Fat: 7 g
Protein: 4 g
⭐ Conclusion
Strawberry bombs are irresistible little treats—fluffy, sweet, and bursting with fruity flavor. They’re simple to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
🍓 Optional Variations
Chocolate-filled bombs
Custard cream bombs
Nutella strawberry bombs
Lemon cream bombs