Strawberry Bombs

 

INGREDIENTS:

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

METHOD:

In a medium bowl combine sugar, yeast, and

milk and stir to dissolve, whisk in egg. 

Add flour and salt, and start to mix the dough with a spatula. Then continue to knead it with your hands until you receive an elastic dough.

Add softened butter and continue to knead until butter is fully incorporated into the dough

Form a ball from the dough, cover with a kitchen cloth or plastic wrap, and allow to rise for an hour.

Divide the dough into 8 parts and roll each into a ball. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes.  

Flatten each ball a bit and roll it again into a ball.  Cover and let sit for another 30 minutes

Fry balls in hot oil on low for 2-3 minutes on each side,

Let cool a bit and cut in half lengthwise, like a burger bun

Top one half with whipped cream and chopped strawberries, close with the other half, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.