Description
Baked Lemon Sugar Donuts are a delightful treat that combines fluffy texture with a zesty citrus flavor, all while being coated in a sweet powdered sugar finish. Perfect for brunch or as an afternoon snack, these donuts are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can create these bakery-style donuts right at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cavity of the donut pan halfway with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown; let cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Toss warm donuts in powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 44mg