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Lemon Baked Donuts Recipe

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These Lemon Baked Donuts are a light and zesty treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Soft and fluffy with a bright lemon flavor, they are baked to perfection and coated with a sweet and tangy lemon sugar mixture, delivering a refreshing citrus twist in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk (or milk substitute)
  • ⅓ cup melted butter (or oil for dairy-free)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk well to ensure even distribution.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Fold Wet into Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently fold them together just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each cavity in the donut pan about two-thirds full with the batter to allow room for rising during baking.
  6. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the donuts turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Coating Mixture: While the donuts bake, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a small bowl to make the lemon sugar coating.
  8. Cool Donuts: After baking, let the donuts cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further until they are warm but easy to handle.
  9. Apply Coating: Once the donuts are cool enough to handle comfortably, roll each donut in the lemon sugar mixture until fully coated and glistening.

Notes

  • You can substitute whole milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Use oil instead of butter if you want a dairy-free baked donut.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  • Ensure the donuts are warm but not too hot before coating to help the sugar stick well.
  • Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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