Description
Baked lemon donuts are the perfect treat to brighten your morning or sweeten your afternoon. These fluffy, citrus-infused delights are baked to perfection, making them a lighter alternative to traditional fried donuts. Topped with a tangy lemon glaze, each bite offers a burst of refreshing flavor that is sure to impress family and friends. Ideal for brunches or as a delightful snack, these easy-to-make donuts will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients; avoid overmixing.
- Fill the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg