Orange Cranberry Donuts

Orange Cranberry Donuts

These southern-style donuts are sure to be a crowd pleaser. They only take about half an hour to make, and the fruity flavors make this recipe burst with flavor.

Yields: Makes 12 Donuts.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of whole milk
• 2 tablespoons of sour cream
• 1 ½ cup of flour, sifted
• ½ cup of sugar
• 4 tablespoons of butter, room temperature
• 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ½ cup of dried cranberries
• Zest of one orange
• 1 tablespoon of orange juice
• 1 egg

For the Glaze

• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons of orange juice

Method of Preparation

• Preheat the oven to 350º F and lightly grease a donut pan.
• Whisk the milk and sour cream together in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in another small bowl. Set aside.
• Using a large bowl or stand mixer, mix the butter and sugar together until it is smooth and fluffy (about 1 minute).
• Add the egg, zest, and orange juice. Beat for 30 seconds, scraping the sides if necessary.
• Combine all of the ingredients, alternating the flour and milk mixtures until they are just blended.
• Add the dried cranberries and beat until combined evenly.
• Transfer the batter to a Ziploc bag with the tip cut off.
• Fill the donut pan ¾ full.
• Bake about 11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Remove the donuts from the pan, and allow the donuts to cool on a wire rack.
• Place wax paper under a wire rack.
• In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar and orange juice together until it is smooth.
• Dip the top of each donut into the glaze, and transfer the donut to the wire rack. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the glaze to set.
• Serve immediately.