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Baked Lemon Blueberry Doughnuts

Deliciously moist and fluffy BAKED doughnuts that are infused with lemon, and stuffed full of fresh blueberries!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Doughnuts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry, donuts, doughnuts, lemon
Servings: 10 - 12 doughnuts
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Marsha

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts

  • 2 cups (250g) plain/all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) caster/granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk*
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup (100g) fresh blueberries

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups (250g) icing/powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons milk

Instructions

For the Doughnuts

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Grease a doughnut pan, and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, oil, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest until combined.
  • Add to the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the blueberries. Do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan and smooth out the tops.
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Glaze

  • Whisk together the icing sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and milk until smooth and combined.
  • Dip each doughnut into the glaze, and leave to set on the wire rack.

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Notes

*To make your own buttermilk, simply add 1/2 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice or white vinegar to 1/2 cup (120ml) of milk. Stir to combine, and allow to sit for 5 - 10 minutes until slightly thickened and curdled.
Leftover doughnuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 days. They also freeze well for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnut | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 166mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g