Description
Lemon blueberry donuts deliver a tantalizing fusion of citrus and sweet berries. Homemade pastries combine zesty lemon glaze with juicy blueberries, promising pure delight for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 2 tsps lemon zest (finely grated)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 7 tbsps lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously coat the donut pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl, creating a uniform flour mixture with baking powder and salt.
- Whisk the wet ingredients in a separate large bowl, combining buttermilk, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, melted butter, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a light, airy batter.
- Carefully incorporate the fresh blueberries into the batter, distributing them evenly without overmixing.
- Carefully spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full for optimal rising.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the donuts are golden brown.
- Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth and drizzling consistency is achieved.
- Place a sheet of foil under the wire rack to catch excess glaze, then drizzle the lemon glaze generously over each donut.
- Sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the glazed donuts for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Customize your glaze thickness by adjusting lemon juice gradually, ensuring a perfect drizzle consistency without overwhelming the delicate donut flavor.
- Swap fresh blueberries with frozen ones, but gently fold them in while still frozen to prevent color bleeding and maintain donut structure.
- Prevent dry donuts by avoiding overmixing the batter and checking doneness early, using a toothpick test around 15-17 minutes of baking.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, replace all-purpose flour with a reliable 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the donuts’ tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg