Description
Delight in these moist and fluffy baked blueberry donuts, featuring a tender crumb speckled with juicy blueberries. Perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon treat, these donuts are easy to make and baked instead of fried, offering a lighter alternative without sacrificing flavor.
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
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan or spray it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the donuts tender.
- Fold in Blueberries: Carefully fold the fresh or frozen blueberries into the batter to evenly distribute without breaking them up.
- Fill Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan cavities, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes. The donuts are done when they spring back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Donuts: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw to prevent the batter from turning purple.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts tender and light.
- You can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt for a similar texture.
- Greasing the donut pan well ensures easy removal of donuts after baking.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and sour cream with plant-based alternatives and use a dairy-free butter substitute.
