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Baked Lemon Donuts with Icing Recipe

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These Baked Lemon Donuts with Icing are a delightful and refreshing treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Featuring a tender, moist crumb infused with bright lemon zest and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, these donuts combine the lightness of baking with the vibrant flavors of citrus. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 30 minutes, they offer a healthier alternative to fried donuts without sacrificing any flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (weighed or spooned and leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (or other neutral oil)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ cup Lifeway Organic Lemon Whole Milk Kefir (room temperature)

Icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or water (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a donut pan to prevent the donuts from sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined to ensure the donuts rise well and have a tender texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and lemon zest to integrate the flavors. Add the egg, vanilla bean paste, and lemon-flavored kefir, mixing well to create a smooth batter.
  4. Mix Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients just until the flour streaks disappear to avoid overmixing, which can make the donuts tough.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Pipe or spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds to three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake Donuts: Place the pan on the middle oven rack and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the donuts spring back when lightly pressed. Allow them to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water until smooth and pourable, adjusting the liquid to achieve your desired consistency.
  8. Glaze Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the lemon icing or drizzle the glaze over the tops. Let the icing set briefly before serving for a perfect finish.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use fresh lemon zest and room temperature ingredients.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a muffin pan and bake slightly longer, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  • Adjust the icing thickness by adding more powdered sugar if too thin or more milk/water if too thick.
  • Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be warmed slightly in the oven or microwave before serving.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/baked-lemon-donuts-with-icing-recipe/