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Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts Recipe

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These Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts are a bright and zesty treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Baked to golden perfection, they’re light and fluffy with a fresh lemon flavor enhanced by a sweet and tangy lemon sugar coating. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these donuts are easy to whip up and sure to impress with their delightful citrus twist.

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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasonings.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined to create a flavorful wet mixture.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Fill donut pan: Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each cavity of the greased donut pan about two-thirds full to allow room for rise during baking.
  6. Bake the donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into one comes out clean.
  7. Prepare lemon sugar coating: While the donuts bake, mix ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a shallow bowl to create the coating.
  8. Cool the donuts: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid melting the coating.
  9. Coat the donuts: Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, roll each donut in the lemon sugar mixture until evenly coated for a sweet and tangy finish.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute the whole milk with almond or oat milk and use oil instead of melted butter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in dense donuts.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin tin, but the shape will be different.
  • Make sure donuts are cool before coating to prevent the sugar from melting.
  • Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness.

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