Description
Baked Strawberry Glazed Donuts are light, fluffy, and infused with fresh strawberry flavor. This healthier alternative to fried donuts features a tender crumb baked to perfection and topped with a luscious, natural strawberry glaze. Easy to make at home with simple ingredients, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and are sure to delight any crowd.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and blended
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Donut Pan and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or non-stick spray. Gather and prepare all ingredients to streamline your baking process.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until fully combined to form the dry base of the batter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Create the Donut Batter: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, combining just until incorporated to maintain a light and airy batter.
- Fill and Bake: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or use a spoon to fill each donut cavity about three-quarters full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the Strawberry Glaze: While the donuts cool, blend fresh strawberries until smooth. Strain the mixture if desired to remove seeds. Stir in the powdered sugar and lemon juice until you achieve a smooth, glossy glaze consistency.
- Glaze the Donuts: Dip each cooled donut into the strawberry glaze or spoon the glaze over it. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure an even batter and better rise.
- Don’t overfill the donut pan to avoid uneven baking and misshapen donuts.
- Fresh strawberries provide the best flavor and color for the glaze; avoid frozen if possible.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running.
- Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg