Description
Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor, these baked lemon donuts are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. Enjoy them plain or drizzle with a tangy lemon glaze for an extra touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine Mixtures: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the Pan: Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts are lightly golden.
- Cool: Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
- For a delightful lemon glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle it over the cooled donuts.
- These donuts freeze well; just warm them up in the microwave for a quick treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes