Description
Delightful strawberry donuts bring bakery-style sweetness right into home kitchens with minimal effort. Blending fresh fruit and tender crumb, these treats promise a delicious morning surprise you’ll savor bite after irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberries and Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat a donut pan with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal.
- Create the dry mixture by combining flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate container, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Merge the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Carefully fold diced strawberries into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity approximately 3/4 full. For precision, use a piping bag to distribute the mixture smoothly.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The donuts are ready when they turn light golden and spring back when lightly touched.
- Allow donuts to rest in the pan for a few minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare the glaze by blending powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until silky smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more puree or milk if needed.
- Once donuts have cooled completely, dip the tops into the strawberry glaze, letting excess drip off before placing back on the wire rack.
- Let the glaze set for a few minutes, then serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are fresh and ripe for maximum flavor burst in your donuts.
- Avoid overmixing batter to keep donuts tender and light, stopping when ingredients are just combined.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and buttermilk for smoother, more consistent batter texture.
- Pipe batter carefully into donut pan for professional-looking, uniformly shaped donuts with clean edges.
- Drain diced strawberries on paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making donuts soggy.
- Customize glaze by adding a touch of lemon zest or using alternative fruit purees for variety.
- Store donuts at room temperature in sealed container to maintain softness for 1-2 days.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut milk for lactose-intolerant bakers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 162 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 143 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg