Homemade Lemon Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Homemade Lemon Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lemon, zested; 2 cups flour, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch salt; Powdered sugar, to garnish; Fresh berries, to garnish

Servings: persons

Canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
2 cups flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
Powdered sugar, to garnish
Fresh berries, to garnish

1
Preheat fryer to 375 degrees F. with canola oil.
2
In a medium sized bowl, cream together shortening, mascarpone and sugar.
3
In a measuring cup mix together buttermilk, egg, vanilla, lemon juice and zest.
4
Slowly beat in egg mixture.
5
Once well blended slowly add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
6
Roll dough out on a floured surface until 1/3-inch thick.
7
Punch out doughnuts with a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or donut cutter.
8
Let stand 10 minutes.
9
Fry until golden.
10
Remove from fryer and dust with powdered sugar.
11
Serve with fresh berries.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Canola oil, for frying, 2 tablespoons shortening, 2 tablespoons Mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Lemon Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Homemade Lemon Doughnuts

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