Description
Enjoy these delightful Baked Blueberry Donuts, a perfect blend of fluffy texture and juicy bursts of blueberries. These donuts are easy to make, baked instead of fried for a lighter treat, and ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or spray with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the baked donuts.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt throughout.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries throughout the batter to distribute them evenly without crushing.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh blueberries or if using frozen, do not thaw before folding into the batter to avoid color bleeding.
- Do not overmix batter to prevent tough donuts; the batter should be gently combined.
- Ensure the donut pan is properly greased to avoid sticking.
- Donuts are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or glaze for added sweetness.
