Orange Zest Donuts
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There’s nothing like a homemade treat to bring a touch of happiness to your day. These orange zest and orange blossom donuts are perfect for that. They combine the freshness of orange zest with the subtly fragrant orange blossom, creating a harmony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for an afternoon snack with friends, a Sunday brunch, or simply to indulge yourself at any time of the day, these donuts will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Easy to prepare and baked in the oven, these donuts are a lighter alternative to traditional fried donuts while maintaining a moist and indulgent texture. The coconut oil adds a subtle richness, while the orange zest brings a refreshing note. The delicately sweet orange blossom glaze complements these little wonders perfectly.
A small technical detail: for the orange zest, it is best to use a zest grater to obtain very fine pieces that integrate harmoniously into the batter. If you don’t have a zest grater, a vegetable peeler can also do the trick. Be sure to zest only the colored part of the orange to avoid bitterness and, if necessary, finely chop the zest for better integration into the batter.
In addition to being delicious, these donuts are also very visually appealing. Their shiny glaze and orange zest decorations make them as pleasant to look at as they are to eat. They will bring a touch of elegance and indulgence to any table.
Orange Zest Donuts
Equipment
- an oven
- A donut mold (silicone or metal)
- A piping bag (optional)
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 100 g cane sugar
- 11 g baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 240 ml almond milk
- 60 ml melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For the glaze:
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1 tablespoon orange blossom water
- Orange zest for decoration
Instructions
Preparing the donuts:
- Preheat the oven: preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a donut pan with a bit of oil.
- Mix the dry ingredients: in a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: in another bowl, mix the almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, orange blossom water, and orange zest. If the coconut oil is solid, melt it in a double boiler or microwave until liquid before adding it to the wet ingredients. Make sure not to overheat it to preserve its beneficial properties.
- Combine the mixtures: add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Fill the donut pan: fill each donut mold three-quarters full with the batter, using either a piping bag or a container with a spout for easy pouring.
- Bake: bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the donuts are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the donuts: let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the glaze:
- Prepare the powdered sugar: sift the powdered sugar into a bowl to remove any lumps, ensuring a smooth glaze.
- Mix the ingredients: gradually stir in the almond milk, one tablespoon at a time, and the orange blossom water until you achieve the desired consistency. The glaze should be thick enough to adhere to the donuts but fluid enough to dip easily.
Assembly:
- Glaze the donuts: dip the top of each donut into the glaze, then add orange zest using a zester.
A recipe proposed by Maison Marmite
