Baked Matcha Donuts
Baked matcha donuts are covered in a gingery glaze for a wake-you-up breakfast. Easy to make, they’re a delightful take on the matcha trend.
When I was testing this baked matcha donuts recipe I was certain the kids would turn up their noses. Aside from being green, matcha has a somewhat bitter taste, and the gingered glaze added another unfamiliar flavor.
To my surprise, both kids gobbled up their donuts and requested more later that day, which is a success in my house. If you’ve never tried baking with matcha, these donuts are a great way to get started.
You can adjust the amount of matcha in the recipe to suit your tastes, but I do recommend making the ginger glaze. The combination of bitter, sweet, and spicy makes for a wonderful departure from the standard breakfast.
If you like a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar, but I encourage you to try these without extra sugar.
Baked Matcha Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons matcha tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup milk, plus 2 teaspoons, divided use
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons ginger juice, from one 2- to 3-inch piece of ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and generously grease a donut baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, matcha, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup milk, egg, and butter until blended. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all the dry bits are just incorporated.
- Divide the batter among the donut wells and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool in pan briefly, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, whisk together remaining 2 teaspoons milk, powdered sugar and ginger juice until smooth. Use additional sugar or milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cooled donuts top-side down into glaze or drizzle on with a spoon. Let glaze harden a bit before eating.
Notes
- To make the ginger juice, finely grate ginger using a microplane, then press through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to extract the juice. You can also purchase ginger juice at stores like Whole Foods Market.
Megan Myers has been sharing her favorite recipes online for 20 years. She has worked for companies like Whole Foods Market, Texas Co-Op Power, and Good Catch Foods. Her favorite breakfast food is waffles with plenty of maple syrup.