Easy Baked Lemon Donuts

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 6 size donut pan.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a medium bowl whisk until combined the butter, egg, vanilla, yogurt and milk.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine just until smooth.

Step 5

Spoon or use a piping bag to place the batter into the prepared donut pan and bake for 10 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick. Let the donuts cool 5-10 minutes in the pan then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar,  drizzle with a lemon glaze or eat plain. Enjoy!

Step 6

Sift the powdered sugar into a small bowl, add the lemon juice and milk or cream (you can use all lemon juice or a mixture) and mix until you arrive at the desired thickness. Drizzle or dip the cooled donuts.