Honeysuckle’s 3 Fruity Baked Donuts

I first tried baked donuts when I was visiting my best friend in West Hollywood. She brought me to this (at the time) new bakery called Fonuts, and I was hooked. Why couldn’t we have a place like this in NorCal, I thought? They had the most amazing flavor combinations like Earl Grey with Blueberry glaze, chocolate banana donuts, and other seasonal favorites.

Luckily through the magic of recipe testing and experimenting, I was able to recreate some of the flavors at home. I hope these recipes do their donuts justice, but if you’re ever in West LA, be sure to check out Fonuts! Also be sure to get some of their delicious coffee to pair.

Lemon Donuts

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tbsp lemon zest

Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
Juice from half a lemon
1 tbsp milk

1. In a bowl, combine oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, add lemon zest and mix until batter comes together.
4. Pour batter into piping bag and pipe into already greased donut pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let cool completely while working on glaze.
7. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. For additional coloring, add a few drops of yellow food color. Mix well.
8. Once donuts have cooled, dip and let the glaze firm up on a cooling rack.
9. Enjoy!

Blueberry Earl Grey Donuts

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 earl grey tea bag
⅓ cup melted coconut oil
1/2 cup lbuttermilk
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze:
⅓ cup blueberries
2 ¼ cup powdered sugar

1. In a bowl, combine oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, earl grey tea, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until batter comes together.
4. Pour batter into piping bag and pipe into already greased donut pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
6. Let cool completely while working on glaze.

For the glaze:

1. In a mini food processor, blend blueberries until pureed.
2. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and pureed blueberries.
3. Once donuts have cooled, dip into glaze and let the glaze firm up on a cooling rack.
4. Enjoy!

Strawberry Donuts

Ingredients

1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1⁄2 cup sugar
1⁄2 tsp. baking soda
1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt
2⁄3 cup canola oil
1⁄2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
1⁄4 cup finely chopped strawberries

Glaze:
¼ cup chopped strawberries
2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 – 3 tbsps milk

1. In a bowl, combine oil, egg, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until batter comes together.
4. Add ¼ cup of chopped strawberries and mix until just combined.
5. Pour batter into piping bag and pipe into lightly greased donut pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let cool completely while working on glaze.

For the glaze:

1. In a mini food processor, blend 3 strawberries until pureed.
2. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, and milk.
3. Once donuts have cooled, dip into glaze and let the glaze firm up on a cooling rack.
4. Enjoy!

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