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Blueberry donuts stacked and one in pieces.
Milisa

Blueberry Donuts

Frozen blueberries will work in this recipe. I would recommend thawing them and draining them well before mixing them into the batter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 Donuts
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 2 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
Glaze
  • 2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/3 cup milk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°.
  2. Add melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, granulated sugar and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Stir together until combined.
  3. Next, add the milk and orange juice and mix well.
  4. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, stirring just until combined. There may be a few lumps.
  5. In another bowl toss blueberries with corn starch.
  6. Add blueberries to the batter and gently fold in, trying not to smash the blueberries.
  7. Butter the donut pan or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  8. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan filling 3/4 full.
  9. Bake 10 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven and cool in the pan 3- 5 minutes.
  11. Remove to a wire rack lined rimmed baking pan.
  12. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
  13. For the glaze, whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1/3 cup milk in a shallow bowl.
  14. Dip donuts into the glaze and return to the wire rack. Icing will set up in about 30 minutes.

Notes

Tips: Wash and dry the donut pan in between batches and grease with butter each time.
Storage: Store donuts in a zip top bag at room temperature up to 1 day or refrigerate up to 4 days.
Frozen Blueberries: Thaw and drain well before using.