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If you’re craving something sweet and citrusy, these lemon zest donuts are the perfect treat. Light, fluffy, and bursting with lemony goodness, they are finished off with a rich butter coating and a zesty sugar crust that will make your taste buds dance. Whether you’re enjoying them with a morning coffee or as a delightful afternoon snack, these donuts are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ tsp lemon extract
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
For the Lemon Sugar Coating:
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- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and kosher salt until well combined.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon extract, and lemon zest until smooth and homogeneous.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
5. Fill the Donut Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full to allow room for the donuts to rise.
6. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when gently pressed. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Lemon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. In another bowl, melt the butter.
8. Coat the Donuts: Once the donuts are cool enough to handle, dip each one in the melted butter, making sure it’s fully coated. Then, roll the buttered donuts in the lemon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Calories: 210 per donut | Servings: 12 donuts
Enjoy these zesty lemon-infused donuts with their irresistible buttery sugar coating as a perfect pick-me-up any time of the day!