Description
Delicious homemade donuts filled with zesty lemon curd, perfect for celebrations or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup lemon curd (for filling)
- Powdered sugar or glaze (for topping)
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Use a donut cutter to shape the dough into donuts.
- Fry the donuts for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the donuts from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
- Fill each donut with lemon curd using a piping bag.
- Dust with powdered sugar or glaze before serving.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider air frying at 350°F or baking them for a healthier version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: donuts, lemon curd, dessert, homemade, baking