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    3 Jun 4, 2014 Baking  |   Jump to Recipe

    Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts

    Strawberries + Doughnuts.  Two loves of mine combined.

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    Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts

    This recipe for Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts is a variation on my simple Sparkling Lemon Doughnuts.  Sweet-tart strawberries are blitzed into a chunky puree, then split between the doughnut batter and the glaze.  The batter is also flavored with lemon, vanilla and buttermilk, three flavors that work perfectly with strawberry.  Each doughnut is finished with a thin glaze made with buttermilk, confectioners’ sugar and strawberry.  Fruit-flecked and gleaming, my Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts are a perfect dessert for your next summer soiree.  Continue reading for the recipe.

    Strawberries and Doughnut Batter

    You’ll need a special Doughnut Pan to make this recipe.  I just love the one pictured above.  The process outlined below will result in a batch of 6 doughnuts.  If you’d like to make more, I would recommend making separate batches.  Things can go a bit haywire when you try to double ingredients for baked goods.

    Chopped Strawberries

    One of the things I love most about these doughnuts is that they are so light and airy.  I have a hard time not eating one or two right when they come out of the oven!

    Naked Doughnuts

    Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts

    Strawberry Buttermilk Doughnuts

    by Brandon Matzek
    5 from 2 votes
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    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    For the doughnuts:

    • 6– 8 strawberries, hulled and sliced
    • 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1/3 cup buttermilk, plus more as needed
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 egg

    For the glaze:

    • 2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
    • 2 tablespoons buttermilk

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F, place a rack in the middle of the oven, and lightly grease a doughnut pan (I used non-flavored cooking spray). Place sliced strawberries in a small food processor, and pulse until very finely chopped (or a chunky puree). You can also do this by hand. Measure out 1/4 cup of finely chopped strawberries for the doughnut batter, and another 1/4 cup for the glaze. Save leftovers for morning pancakes or evening ice cream.
    • Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda into a large bowl. Whisk in sugar and sea salt, then set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together butter, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, egg, and 1/4 cup finely chopped strawberry until well combined. Add the liquid mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Do not overmix here. If the mixture looks a little on the thick side, stir in a splash of buttermilk to loosen it up a bit.
    • Fill the wells of the doughnut pan 3/4 of the way with batter. I used a pastry bag here, but you could also do this with a spoon. Bake until the doughnuts spring back when touched (9 - 10 minutes), and the bottom of the doughnuts are lightly golden (the side that's cooking in the well). Let the doughnuts cool for 2 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
    • While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and buttermilk until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup finely chopped strawberry. Dip one side of each doughnut into the glaze, then place back on the cooling rack. I set my cooling rack over a piece of parchment paper to catch dripping glaze. Let the glaze set, then enjoy!
    Tried this recipe?Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can check it out!

    The original article was posted in Pacific Magazine.

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    Categories: Baking Tags: baking powder, baking soda, butter, buttermilk, confectioners' sugar, egg, flour, lemon, sea salt, strawberries, sugar, vanilla

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    Comments

    1. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

      June 4, 2014 at 9:10 am

      Yet another example of why I haven’t made doughnuts yet. Because I would eat all of them!!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:09 pm

        Haha yes, they are dangerously addictive 😉

        Reply
    2. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      June 4, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Wow strawberry buttermilk donuts. That combo sounds incredible and with the glaze, they’d be goners!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:09 pm

        Thanks Averie 😉

        Reply
    3. J.S. @ Sun Diego Eats says

      June 4, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Loveee the bits of fresh fruit in the glaze! Donuts with fresh strawberries are amazing. Have you had the donut with whipped cream and strawberries at Donut Bar downtown? My favorite donut from there for sure, the Donut Man i Glendora is probably tastier but its a bit too far for it to be a regular occurrence.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:10 pm

        I have yet to try Donut Bar’s strawberry split donut, but I want to 🙂 Looks soooo good. Never been to the Donut Man. I’ll have to give it a try the next time I’m in the area.

        Reply
    4. [email protected] says

      June 4, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      I have been wanting to try making baked doughnuts for some time now. These look so gorgeous. Looks like its time to buy that doughnut baking pan!!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:11 pm

        Yes, definitely give it a try! Much easier than the fried version 😉

        Reply
    5. Kim - Liv Life says

      June 4, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Oh my heavens!! What a fabulous recipe. I’ve been promising my kids I’d make donuts for ages, but you’ve totally inspired me to actually do it. Love, love, love the strawberry enhancement!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:11 pm

        Thanks Kim!!

        Reply
    6. Rebecca Eide says

      June 5, 2014 at 9:50 am

      Ooooh these look so juicy! Love your blog!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks so much Rebecca!!

        Reply
    7. amber says

      June 6, 2014 at 9:04 am

      This looks so amazingly delicious! I all of a sudden need more doughnuts in my life! I love strawberry season. Can’t wait to try this… I’m sure the kids will love it 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:12 pm

        Haha, we all need more doughnuts in life 😉 Thanks Amber!

        Reply
    8. Cory says

      June 6, 2014 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      Hey Brandon! My mouth’s been watering over these since you previewed them on FB. They’d go so well with anything, anytime. Can’t wait to see what you do for tomorrow’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day.

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:13 pm

        So many national food holidays! It’s hard to keep up with them all now. I do have a great recipe for Chocolate Chile Ice Cream though 🙂

        Reply
    9. Angel Reyes says

      June 6, 2014 at 10:10 am

      These donuts look beautiful. I’ve been considering getting a donut-pan, but I haven’t done so yet. BTW, did you know today is donut day?

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:14 pm

        Haha yes!! I posted these doughnuts in anticipation of the special day 😉 Thanks!

        Reply
    10. Barbara says

      June 9, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      That strawberry glaze sounds divine. I would buy these but thanks to you, I can make them myself!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 9, 2014 at 5:14 pm

        Thanks Barbara 😉

        Reply
    11. Ani {@afotogirl} says

      June 11, 2014 at 10:43 am

      I really love the idea of incorporating some small chunks of the strawberries into the glaze. This is going on my “to make” list. 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 18, 2014 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks Ani :)!

        Reply
    12. Phillip || SouthernFATTY.com says

      June 18, 2014 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      PERFECT way to use up some of the strawberries that I saved from this season. Looks great!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        June 18, 2014 at 4:38 pm

        Thanks Phillip!! Yes, this is a great use-up. I just dropped some surplus strawberries into a mason jar of bourbon. In a few days I’ll have strawberry-infused bourbon!

        Reply
    13. Jenny (VintageSugarcube) says

      July 11, 2014 at 11:17 am

      EVERYTHING you make it fabulous! If only I had a couple of those right now, and my Friday would be even better.

      Reply

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