Description
Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts are a delightful treat that captures the essence of spring with their bright citrus flavor. These soft and fluffy donuts, with a slightly crisp exterior, are coated in zesty lemon sugar, offering a refreshing twist on traditional baked goods. Perfect for brunch gatherings, birthday celebrations, or just as a cozy afternoon snack, these treats are easy to make and sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 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
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until just combined.
- Fill each donut cavity about ⅔ full using a piping bag or spoon.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden; check with a toothpick.
- While baking, mix together additional sugar with lemon zest for coating.
- Cool donuts in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll each donut in the lemon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (about 50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Fresh ingredients yield the best results; ensure your baking powder is active. For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and oil instead of butter. Experiment by adding poppy seeds or using lime instead of lemon for different flavors.