Baked Lemon Donuts
Light, fluffy, and bursting with tangy lemon flavor, these Baked Lemon Donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. They’re easy to make and a healthier alternative to fried donuts.
Ingredients
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1/2 cup sugar
- - 1 tsp baking powder
- - 1/4 tsp salt
- - 1/2 cup buttermilk
- - 1 large egg
- - 2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - Zest of 1 lemon
- - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan thoroughly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Blend Batter: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill Donut Pan: Use a spoon or piping bag to fill the molds about two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
- Cool and Serve: Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy plain, or drizzle with a lemon glaze.
Notes
- Lemon Glaze (Optional): Combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and drizzle over cooled donuts.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Add Poppy Seeds: Stir in 1 tbsp poppy seeds for added flavor and texture.