Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts – Experience the joy of starting your day. Or treating yourself to our Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts. These delightful pastries are not only your breakfast choice. They offer a combination of tangy blueberries. And sweet glaze to kickstart your morning on a positive note. Made with flour light brown sugar, rich sour cream, and the freshest blueberries. Coated in a smooth vanilla glaze.
On a chilly Sunday morning. I whipped up this recipe for the first time. Seeking to surprise my loved ones with something special. I decided to get creative in the kitchen. The scent of baking donuts. Wafted through the house. Coaxing my husband and child out of bed. Their excitement is palpable. The delight on their faces after that first taste was unforgettable! These donuts have now become a tradition in our household. Embodying warmth. Affection and the simple pleasures of shared indulgence.
What makes this Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts truly special?
Distinct from store-bought options. These homemade donuts are crafted with care. To add a touch to your endeavors. The use of fresh blueberries provides bursts of flavor in each mouthful. Setting this recipe apart from the rest. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. These donuts serve as a versatile treat fit for any occasion.
What You Need To Make This Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts Recipe?
All-Purpose Flour: This is where we kick things off. Ensuring our donuts come out perfectly soft. It’s the starting point in our mixing bowl. To get the party started.
Light Brown Sugar: Beyond just adding sweetness. This sugar brings a comforting caramel touch to each bite. Giving the donuts a cozy and sweet feel.
Full-Fat Sour Cream: The secret ingredient for donuts. It’s like that surprise guest who brings a vibe. Elevating everything to be richer. And more flavorful.
Blueberries: The real stars of the show! Every blueberry bursts with a slightly tangy delight. Turning every bite into an adventure.
Unsalted Butter: It’s about uniting everyone. By providing a smooth luxurious foundation. That enhances everything.
Eggs: Acting as the mediators. Eggs ensure the donuts achieve the right texture. Embracing all our ingredients in a perfect fluffy embrace.
Baking Powder & Salt: These two are responsible. For lifting and balancing. Baking powder gives our donuts an airy texture. While salt ensures that all flavors shine brightly.
Vanilla Extract & Milk (For Glaze): The final touch. A drizzle of glaze. The comforting scent of vanilla. The perfect glaze made with milk. Gives our donuts a glossy finish.
Steps To Make Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts:
Step 1: Let’s create a bakery aroma in your kitchen! Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. And greasing your donut pan with a spray of non-stick oil.
Step 2: Get two bowls ready; in one combine the dry ingredients. Flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. In the bowl other. Mix the wet ingredients. Until they are well incorporated. Then gently combine them together until just blended.
Step 3: Now comes the exciting part; gently fold in those blueberries. And spoon the batter into your pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Until they spring back like a soft pillow when touched.
Step 4: Allow them to cool slightly before removing from the pan. And dressing them with the glaze. Speaking of which prepare your glaze. By whisking all its components until smooth. Then dip those donuts to give them their shiny finish.
Tip:
Here’s a great tip. To enhance the appeal of your Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts; Before adding blueberries to the batter. Gently coat them with a bit of flour. This easy technique. Prevents the blueberries from sinking to the bottom during baking. Ensuring a distribution of bursts of flavor in every bite. It’s a simple trick. That elevates each donut. Providing a consistently delightful experience. With evenly distributed flavorful blueberry pockets.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Just remember to coat them with flour. Before mixing them into the batter. So they don’t sink.
What if I don’t have a donut pan?
You can use a muffin pan instead. Just keep an eye on the baking time. As it might vary slightly.
How do I store leftover donuts?
If you happen to have any leftovers (though I highly doubt it!). Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer. Refrigerate them for up to a week.
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Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts
Ingredients
For Donuts:
- 1 c 120 g all-purpose flour
- ½ c 107 g light brown sugar, packed
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ c 114 g full-fat sour cream
- 2 ½ tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 c 170 g blueberries
For Glaze:
- 1 c 113 g powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk
Instructions
For making Donuts:
- First, preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease your donut pan using non-stick spray.
- Next in a bowl. Whisk together 1 cup of flour, ½ cup of brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. To create the dry mixture.
- In another bowl combine ½ cup of cream 2 ½ tablespoons of butter and one egg. Until you achieve a smooth consistency for the wet ingredients.
- Now pour the ingredients into the mixture. And gently stir to blend them together.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of blueberries into the batter.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan. And bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Until they spring back when touched.
- After baking. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Before transferring them to a wire rack for cooling.
To prepare the glaze:
- In a bowl mix together sugar (1 cup) vanilla extract (½ teaspoon) and milk (1 2 tablespoons). Until it forms a smooth glaze.
- Once the donuts have cooled completely. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze. Allow it to set before serving.
- Indulge in these Bursting Blueberry Glaze Donuts made fresh at home!
Notes
I’m Bitty, owner of nodashofgluten.com, where I share simple, delicious recipes for all tastes, including gluten-free. Check out my “About Me” page for more info!
