Description
Baked raspberry donuts are your go-to weekend breakfast treat that brings pure joy to your morning. Grab some fresh raspberries and whip up these delightful pastries that blend sweet, tangy flavors into a simple homemade breakfast delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 1 large egg
- ⅔ cup raspberry jam
Supplemental Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons raspberry jam
- 12 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup lukewarm water, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 6 tablespoons melted butter into a spacious mixing bowl. Blend these wet ingredients thoroughly until completely combined.
- Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast, and ¼ teaspoon salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a sticky dough begins to form.
- Gradually incorporate remaining flour, ½ cup at a time, until your dough transforms into a cohesive ball. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Coat the dough’s surface with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, then cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm space for 45-60 minutes until its volume doubles.
- Gently deflate the risen dough and divide it into 8-12 equal portions. Roll each piece into a smooth ball using your palms.
- Position the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Cover and let them rise an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Create a small indent in the center of each dough ball using your thumb. Fill each indent with 2 teaspoons raspberry jam.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the raspberry-filled donuts for 15-20 minutes until they turn golden brown and the jam becomes bubbly.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons raspberry jam, and 12 tablespoons water until a smooth icing forms. Drizzle over warm donuts and dust with extra powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough rise evenly and create a softer texture.
- Work the dough gently to prevent tough donuts, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for the best volume.
- When filling with raspberry jam, leave a small border around the edges to prevent overflow during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and add a bit of xanthan gum for better structure.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 197 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg