Description
Lemon Sugar Baked Donuts are a delightful treat that perfectly balance sweet and tangy flavors. With a fluffy texture and a zesty lemon aroma, these baked donuts make for a perfect brunch or an indulgent snack. Ready in no time, they are sure to bring smiles to your table. Coated in a lemon-sugar mix, each bite is a burst of sunshine that will have you reaching for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- For coating: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a donut pan with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly then toss in the lemon-sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg