Blueberry Lemon Donuts are a delightful, sweet, and tangy treat that combines the freshness of blueberries with the zesty kick of lemon. These donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special snack. Here’s how to make them:
Blueberry Lemon Donuts Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen, if using frozen, do not thaw)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon milk (or more as needed to thin the glaze)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the blueberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter. If you’re using frozen blueberries, fold them in gently to prevent them from breaking apart.
5. Fill the Donut Pan:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each well about 2/3 full. You can use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off for easier filling.
6. Bake the Donuts:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a donut comes out clean. The donuts should be lightly golden on top.
7. Cool the Donuts:
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
- While the donuts are cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if you want a thinner consistency.
9. Glaze the Donuts:
- Once the donuts are completely cool, dip the tops of each donut into the lemon glaze. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Blueberry Tip: If you don’t want the blueberries to sink to the bottom of the batter, toss them in a little bit of flour before adding them to the batter.
- Storage: Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months if you’d like to enjoy them later.
- Make it a muffin: If you don’t have a donut pan, you can make these as Blueberry Lemon Muffins by transferring the batter into a muffin tin and baking for about 15-18 minutes.
These Blueberry Lemon Donuts are the perfect balance of sweet and citrusy, with a light and fluffy texture that’s sure to please everyone! 🍩🫐🍋