Rooibos-Blueberry-Glazed Donut Holes

Name: Rooibos-Blueberry-Glazed Donut Holes
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 18 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. plus 1 tablespoon whole milk; 1 1/8 tsp. active, dry yeast; 2 tbsp. granulated sugar; 1 large egg, at room temperature; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 1/2 tsp. lemon zest; 2 qt. canola oil, plus more for bowl and baking sheet; 8 oz. blueberries (2 cups); 6 tbsp. loose rooibos tea; 2 c. confectioners' sugar

By Taylor MurrayPublished: Mar 19, 2019

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

18 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Fresh blueberries, rooibos tea, and hint of lemon make these donut holes a refreshing springtime sweet.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon whole milk
1 1/8 tsp. active, dry yeast
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
2 qt. canola oil, plus more for bowl and baking sheet
8 oz. blueberries (2 cups)
6 Tbsp. loose rooibos tea
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Heat milk in a small glass measuring cup in microwave on high for 30 seconds or until just warm to the touch (between 100°F and 110°F). Stir in yeast and granulated sugar. Set aside until frothy, 4 to 6 minutes (if mixture does not froth, discard and start again). Transfer to a bowl; add egg and whisk to combine. Whisk in butter and salt (don’t worry if some lumps of butter remain).
2. Step 2Stir in flour and lemon zest until a dough forms. Beat dough with an electric mixer fitted with dough hook on low speed, 5 minutes (dough will be sticky). Lightly oil a bowl. Transfer dough to prepared bowl and cover with a towel. Let rise, at room temperature, until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3. Step 3Lightly oil a large baking sheet. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; lightly dust dough. Roll into an 18-by-1 1/4-inch rope. Cut into 1-inch pieces and roll into balls. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and cover with a towel. Let rise, at room temperature, until puffed, 25 to 30 minutes.
4. Step 4 Place a wire rack on a baking sheet. Heat oil in a large saucepan to 350°F to 360°F. Cook donuts, 3 or 4 at a time, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack using a slotted spoon; let cool.
5. Step 5Cook blueberries, rooibos, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan, pressing berries with a potato masher to mash, until syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. Strain through a wire-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth; discard tea. Add confectioner’s sugar and whisk until smooth. Dip tops of donut holes in glaze.