Strawberry Bombs

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 300g (2 cups) flour
• 1 egg
• 45g (1/4 cup) sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 7g dry yeast
• 140ml (3/5 cup) warm milk
• 40g (1/4 cup) softened butter

For Decoration:

• Whipped cream
• Strawberries, chopped
• Powdered sugar

Method:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, dry yeast, and warm milk until the yeast dissolves.
   • Whisk in the egg.
   • Add the flour and salt. Mix with a spatula until a dough starts to form. Then, use your hands to knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • Incorporate the softened butter into the dough, kneading until fully integrated.
   • Shape the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Dough:
   • Once the dough has risen, divide it into eight equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
   • Cover the balls and let them rest for 30 minutes.
   • Gently flatten each ball and then re-shape it into a ball. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Fry the Dough Balls:
   • Heat oil in a deep pan over low heat.
   • Fry the dough balls in the hot oil, turning them occasionally, until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
   • Remove from the oil and let cool slightly.
4. Assemble the Strawberry Bombs:
   • Once cooled, cut each dough ball in half like a burger bun.
   • Spread whipped cream on one half and top with chopped strawberries.
   • Place the other half on top, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve.

Enjoy your sweet and delicious Strawberry Bombs!