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Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts with Citrus Glaze Recipe

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These Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts are light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor balanced by the crunch of poppy seeds. They’re baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon glaze that sets beautifully, making them a delightful treat for breakfast or dessert.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 21 minutes
  • Yield: 6 donuts
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Donuts

  • 1 and 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
  • 2 and 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole, reduced fat, skim, or almond)

Glaze

  • 1 and 1/4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a donut pan to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and poppy seeds. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and seeds.
  3. Combine Sugar and Zest: In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar with freshly grated lemon zest using your fingers until the zest is evenly incorporated, releasing its aroma into the sugar.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: To the sugar mixture, add melted unsalted butter and beat until combined. Then incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and lemon extract, beating the mixture well. Stir in the milk to create a smooth batter.
  5. Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula, mixing only until combined to keep the batter light and airy.
  6. Fill Pan and Bake: Spoon or pipe the thick batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each mold about two-thirds full. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the donuts are firm and lightly golden on top.
  7. Cool Donuts: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare Glaze: In a shallow dish, whisk together sifted confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Stir in salt, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Adjust consistency by adding more lemon juice if too thick, or more sugar if too thin.
  9. Glaze Donuts: Once cooled, dip each donut into the glaze carefully, allowing excess to drip off. Set the glazed donuts aside for about 5 minutes so the glaze can set.
  10. Serve: Enjoy your fresh, homemade lemon poppy seed donuts with their crisp glaze and zesty flavor.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon zest for the best citrus flavor.
  • Ensure the melted butter is not too hot when adding to avoid curdling the batter.
  • You can substitute milk with almond or other plant-based milk as desired.
  • Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
  • Store donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days for best freshness.

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