Vegan Blackberry Donut Recipe

Doux Vegan Donuts is one of many Black-owned “cottage kitchens,” which are becoming more and more popular as states ease restrictions on home cooks. Read about their journey to becoming a cottage kitchen and check out the recipe below for their vegan blackberry donut.

INGREDIENTS

3/12 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cane sugar
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp vegan butter (melted)
1/2 cup oat milk (or preferred plant-based milk)
6 tbsp water (lukewarm)
1 1/2 tsp of active dry yeast
6 cups canola oil for frying

Blackberry Glaze

1 1/2 cups of blackberries
1 tsp of water
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups of powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

Combine dry ingredients – flour, sugar, and salt into one large bowl.
In a small bowl, sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and set aside for five minutes as it activates.
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan over very low heat.
Then, make a well in the dry ingredients. Pour in melted butter, milk, and yeast mixture and stir until combined.
Knead the dough in a mixer for 5 minutes, or by hand for 10 minutes until dough is firm and combined. Use additional flour if dough is too sticky.
Shape dough into a smooth ball, then place in a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover the bowl with a damp towel and let rise for 1 hour.
After dough has risen, gently punch out any air bubbles. Separate dough into halves.
On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness.
Use doughnut cutter to cut the dough.
Let the shaped doughnuts rise for about 45 minutes.
Next, heat the oil in large pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gently drop doughnuts into the pot, turning them over when golden brown.
Remove from oil and let them drain on a cooling rack covered with paper towels.
Then prepare the blackberry glaze. Blend blackberries and a teaspoon of water into a blender.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add lemon juice. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Then, use a strainer to separate seeds from the blackberry sauce.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then add in powdered sugar until desired consistency.
Finally, dip doughnuts into the glaze.
Enjoy!