Description
Delightful baked lemon blueberry donuts offer a perfect harmony of zesty citrus and sweet berries. Moist, tender pastries bring fresh summer flavors right to your plate, promising a delectable morning treat you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) milk
- 1/3–1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons (30-45ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously coat donut pan with non-stick spray, ensuring complete coverage of each cavity.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, and salt using a whisk to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Create wet mixture by blending milk, sugar, egg, melted butter, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla until ingredients are fully integrated and smooth.
- Gently incorporate dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing. Carefully fold blueberries into batter, distributing evenly.
- Transfer batter into donut pan using a piping bag or spoon, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full for optimal rising.
- Bake donuts for 9-10 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into center – it should emerge clean. Allow donuts to rest in pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove donuts from pan and place on wire rack to continue cooling completely.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice until achieving a smooth, drizzling consistency. Adjust liquid as needed.
- Position foil underneath cooling rack to catch drips. Dip each cooled donut into glaze, allowing excess to drip off before setting.
- Let glazed donuts sit until glaze hardens, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh, plump blueberries to prevent sinking and ensure even distribution throughout the donut batter.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep donuts light and tender, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Line your cooling rack with foil to catch excess glaze and make cleanup easier.
- Swap out blueberries for other berries like raspberries or strawberries for a delightful flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg