Description
Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts are a delightful fusion of sweetness and tartness, perfect for brightening your mornings. These fluffy, baked treats are infused with fresh lemon juice and zest, punctuated by crunchy poppy seeds. Whether you’re hosting brunch or enjoying a cozy breakfast at home, these doughnuts are sure to impress. Easy to make and visually appealing, they will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and poppy seeds.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Spoon batter into the doughnut pan, filling each cavity two-thirds full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (40g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg