Lemon Glazed Donuts
Tender, cakey donuts with a bright lemon flavor and sweet glaze. These homemade treats are perfect for weekend baking or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Story
These soft donuts get their sunny personality from fresh lemon juice and zest. The glaze sets to a beautiful glossy finish that cracks satisfyingly when you bite in.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups
granulated sugar
3/4 cup
eggs
2 large
butter, melted
1/2 cup
fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup
lemon zest
1 tablespoon
baking powder
2 teaspoons
milk
1/2 cup
powdered sugar for glaze
2 cups
vegetable oil for frying
4 cups
Instructions
1
Mix dry ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
2
Combine wet ingredients
In another bowl, beat eggs with sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk until well combined.
3
Form the batter
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Don't overmix—a few small lumps are totally fine.
4
Shape and fry
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Pipe or spoon donut shapes into the oil using a piping bag or zip-top bag with corner cut off. Fry each donut for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5
Glaze and serve
Whisk powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Dip warm donuts in the glaze, place on a wire rack, and let the glaze set for 5 minutes before serving.
