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Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze Recipe

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These Baked Lemon Donuts with Lemon Glaze offer a light, tangy treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made with Greek yogurt and infused with fresh lemon zest and extract, these donuts are baked to perfection, resulting in a moist, fluffy texture. Topped with a sweet and tart lemon glaze, they provide a refreshing citrus burst in every bite.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings (6 donuts and multiple donut holes)

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 ounces Greek yogurt (0% fat recommended, sour cream may be substituted)
  • 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract (not lemon oil or juice)
  • a few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice (or as necessary for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray one 6-count non-stick donut pan and one mini muffin pan with cooking spray or grease the pans thoroughly. Set aside.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, granulated sugar, Greek yogurt, canola or vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon extract, and optional yellow food coloring until well combined.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light and airy.
  4. Fill pans: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut and mini muffin pans, filling each cavity about 3/4 full. For ease, you can use a spoon, a large zip-top bag with a cut corner, or a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop for the donut holes.
  5. Bake: Place pans in the oven and bake donuts for approximately 13-16 minutes until they are set and springy to the touch. Donuts typically bake for 15 minutes and donut holes for 14 minutes. Baking times may vary depending on oven and pan.
  6. Cool: Allow the donuts and donut holes to cool in the pans for a few minutes while you prepare the glaze.
  7. Make lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  8. Glaze donuts: Dip the tops of each donut and donut hole into the lemon glaze. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving and enjoying.

Notes

  • Use lemon extract, not lemon oil or juice, in the batter for an enhanced lemon flavor.
  • Optional yellow food coloring adds a vibrant lemon color to the donuts.
  • Do not overmix the batter to ensure fluffy donuts.
  • Glaze consistency can be adjusted by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  • Donuts can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt if desired, but Greek yogurt keeps the donuts lighter and healthier.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/baked-lemon-donuts-with-lemon-glaze-recipe/