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Lemon Donuts

The most Fluffy and delicious Lemon Donuts
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
 

For The Donuts

  • cups All-purpose flour, 220 gr., Spooned & leveled
  • ¼ cup Corn starch
  • ¼ cup Butter, melted
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk, Room temperature
  • ¾ cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs, Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice, Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Lemon extract, Optional

For The Topping

  • ¼ cup Butter, Melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

How To Make The Donuts

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Oil spray a 12- cavity donut pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
    1¾ cups All-purpose flour, 220 gr., ¼ cup Corn starch, ¾ cup Sugar, 2 teaspoon Baking powder, ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and lemon extract. Mix until well blended and smooth.
    ¼ cup Butter, melted, ¾ cup Buttermilk, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Lemon Juice, 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon Lemon extract, 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour the above mixture into the well. Start mixing from the side to the center, until all the flour is incorporated. DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Pour the batter into a piping bag and fill up the pan's cavities. Fill up to ⅔ of the cavity. You can also use a spoon to divide the batter.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool down for a few minutes, then transfer to the cooling rack.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the topping.

How To Make The Topping

  • Mix the sugar and the lemon zest. It is better to use a food processor. The goal is to have a very fine mixture.
    ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • Melt the butter, and add to the above mixture. Add in the vanilla extract. Mix well.
    ¼ cup Butter, ¼ teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • While the donuts are still warm, dip the downside of them into the sugar mixture, and let the mixture set. Serve fresh.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 177mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 184IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
Keyword DONUT, DONUTS, FLUFFY DONUT, LEMON DONUTS
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