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Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts: A Zesty Treat You Can't Resist

These Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts offer a fluffy texture with a refreshing citrus twist, making them a perfect breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Can replace with honey or maple syrup, adjusting liquid ingredients as needed.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Essential for perfect rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Baking Soda Omit if not available.
  • 0.5 teaspoons Salt Can use sea salt or leave out for low-sodium diets.
  • 2 large Eggs For vegan option, use flax eggs.
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk or Milk Substitute Non-dairy milk option is available.
  • 0.33 cups Melted Butter or Oil Use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 zest Lemon For a refreshing citrus flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Use bottled lemon juice as a last resort.
For the Lemon Sugar Coating
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Mix with zest for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 zest Lemon Always use fresh for the best taste.

Equipment

  • Donut pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full with batter.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Mix remaining sugar with extra lemon zest for the coating.
  8. Allow donuts to cool for 5 minutes, then coat them in the lemon sugar mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid over-mixing the batter to ensure fluffy donuts and always use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.

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