2cupsconfectioners’ sugaralso known powdered sugar
1tsplemon zest
2tspvanilla extract
1/4cupmilk2% or whole milk
Instructions
Prepare – Preheat the oven and butter the donut pan.
Combine Wet Ingredients – In a measuring cup, combine buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, and lemon zest.
Beat Butter and Sugar – In a mixing bowl with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars until combined
Add Eggs – Add eggs one at a time and continue to beat.
Alternate Dry & Wet Ingredients – With the mixer on low, slowly alternate the wet ingredients with the dry until the ingredients are mixed. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
Fold - Using a spatula, gently fold in the blueberries.
Piping Bag – Add half of the donut batter into a piping bag. If you don’t have a piping bag, the corner of a plastic Ziplock will work. Cut a 2-inch hole at the end and then pipe the batter into the greased donut pan.
Bake – In a preheated 350-degree oven, bake the donuts for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Cool - Let the donuts cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before dipping.
Dip - When the donuts are done cooling, carefully remove them and dip them into the glaze.
Place them on a wire rack with parchment paper or a baking pan under it to catch the dripping glaze. Dip the top of the donut directly into the glaze and quickly pull up to let it drip.
Lemon Donut Glaze
Add the powdered sugar, lemon zest, milk and vanilla extract into a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients like organic butter, eggs, and real vanilla—they make a big difference!
Let donuts cool slightly before glazing so it sits on top, not soaks in.
Oven times vary—start checking at 15 minutes. They’re done when golden and springy.
No donut pan? Use a muffin tin and a little foil in the center for a DIY donut hole!
Want minis? Go for it—they're super cute, just smaller than classic donuts.
To store: Let them cool completely, then keep in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days—or freeze unglazed and warm when ready!