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Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts

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Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts are a delightful, light treat that will brighten your day. These fluffy baked donuts are infused with zesty lemon flavor and coated in a sweet lemon-sugar mixture, making them the perfect companion for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • â…“ 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon zest, and juice until combined.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined.
  5. Fill each donut pan cavity about â…” full with batter.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden; a toothpick should come out clean.
  7. While cooling for 5 minutes in the pan, mix together sugar and lemon zest for coating.
  8. Roll warm donuts in the lemon sugar mixture before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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