Baked Lemon Donuts
Light and refreshing, these easy baked lemon donuts are filled with flavor and surprisingly easy to make. They make a perfect breakfast or brunch item, or make a batch of mini donuts to serve to a crowd at a potluck.
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Servings: 24 donuts
Calories: 115kcal
Ingredients
For the donuts:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- zest of one lemon
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and grease donut pans
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest to a bowl and stir.2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, zest of one lemon
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, lemon juice, mayonnaise, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well incorporated and frothy. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla
- Scoop batter into a gallon-size zip top bag and seal. Snip off a small section from the corner. Add batter to donut pans, filling to no more than 2/3 full.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes, until donut springs back when you gently press it. Cool in pans for 2 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Mix the glaze while donuts are cooling. Add powdered sugar, lemon zest, and remaining quarter cup of lemon juice to a bowl and stir together with a fork.1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, zest of one lemon, 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Dip cooled donuts into the glaze, twisting as you lift, then shake off excess. Return donut to cooling rack for the glaze to harden.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days.
Notes
- This makes 24 full size donuts or 6 dozen mini-donuts, depending on the pan size you use.
- To make this recipe dairy-free: Substitute the milk for almond or coconut milk. In place of the butter, use melted coconut oil.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1full size donut | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.2g | Protein: 1.8g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 77mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9.8g
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