Crispy donuts with strawberry sauce

Ingredients:

Donuts

• 1 and 3/4 cups premium flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 2 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Rapeseed oil for deep frying
• Powdered sugar for sprinkling
• Strawberry sauce for serving, see recipe below
• Chocolate hazelnut spread, warmed, for serving

Strawberry sauce

• 4 cups strawberries, hulled and halved
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Preparation:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a larger bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and knead until the dough comes together (there will be a few lumps—that's okay).
2. Pour 2 inches of oil into a large frying pan. Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side and heat over medium-high heat to 375°F (190°C).
3. Using an ice cream scoop (about 2 tablespoons capacity), carefully drop the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes, turning once and adjusting the heat to maintain the oil temperature.
4. Transfer the donuts to a clean wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar. Serve the donuts drizzled with strawberry sauce and with chocolate-hazelnut spread for dipping.
   
   Strawberry sauce:
   Yield: 2 tbsp.
   
   Combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries are softened, about 10 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and blend until smooth. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.