Homemade Berry Fritters | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk (warmed to about 110°F)
• 1 tablespoon Platinum Yeast
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
• 1 1/2 cups (250g) fresh berries such as blueberries, chopped strawberries, or blackberries*
• 1 to 2 quarts vegetable oil (enough to fill 1/3 of pot)
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 cup chopped strawberries (about 5 large strawberries)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half, or whole milk)