Get ready to indulge in these delightful Baked Strawberry Lemon Doughnuts! With a zesty lemon flavor and a sweet strawberry glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day. Let’s dive into the deliciousness!
Tips for Success
This part’s so satisfying: kneading the dough until it's perfectly smooth makes all the difference. And don’t skip letting them rise – it’s what gives them that fluffy texture!
Favorite Part
Drizzling that gorgeous strawberry glaze is the best part! You’ll love how it adds a pop of color and flavor to these tasty doughnuts.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Make the doughnuts:
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Step 1- Combine ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the water, zest, vanilla, yeast, eggs, and sugar. Gradually add in the flour then salt, stirring until absorbed. Attach the dough hook. Add the butter and cream and knead on medium speed for 6 to 8 minutes, or until a smooth sticky dough forms. Avoid adding too much additional flour, the dough will become less sticky as it rises. Remove the dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
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Step 2- Shape the doughnuts: Roll the dough out on a floured surface until it's just over a ½-inch in thickness. Cut out about 12 doughnuts from the dough with a flour-dusted doughnut cutter, rerolling the dough scraps as needed. Place on large baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing at least a few inches apart. Cover and allow to rise until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Step 3- Bake the doughnuts: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the doughnuts for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden and puffed.
- Make the glaze:
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Step 4- Prepare the glaze: Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until smooth, adding just enough water to make the glaze smooth and pourable but still very thick. Dip each doughnut into the glaze. Place glazed doughnuts on a wire rack above a lined sheet pan to catch any excess glaze. Let set for about 30 minutes before serving. Doughnuts are best served the day they're baked.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 34g, Protein: 2g
Cooking techniques
Kneading dough is crucial for developing gluten, which gives the doughnuts their lovely structure. Baking instead of frying keeps them lighter and healthier!
Variations or substitutions
Feel free to swap the strawberry glaze for a chocolate or vanilla glaze for a different flavor! You could also add some spices like nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough for an extra kick.
Storage tips
Store any leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer and transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
Notes
Allergen info: Contains eggs, dairy, and gluten. You can make these egg-free by using a suitable substitute for the yolks.
