Lemon Buttermilk Baked Donuts

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 scant cup (130 grams) whole wheat pastry flour1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated natural cane sugar1 teaspoon (5 grams) baking powder1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) sea saltFreshly squeezed juice and grated zest of 1 lemonScant 1/2 cup (110 ml) buttermilk1 large egg1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, meltedConfectioners' sugar (optional)
Directions
1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. (220 degrees C). Grease a 6-count doughnut pan, and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and lemon zest.

3. In a measuring cup, use a fork to beat the lemon juice, buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until well-blended. Pour over the flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to stir together until just combined. Evenly spoon into the prepared doughnut pan and bake for 8 to 9 minutes until the doughnuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.

4. Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 2 minutes. Unmold the doughnuts and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Use a small strainer to sift confectioner's sugar over the tops before serving, if desired.

Serving Size: 6 donuts

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user QUEENHESTER.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 151.9
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 37.1 mg
  • Sodium: 158.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

Member Reviews
  • REDROBIN47
    Looks good. I saved recipe to try. - 5/9/21
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Tasty treat. - 11/7/20
  • PATRICIAANN46
    Excellent.............. - 11/3/20