Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

I posted a lemon poppy seed muffin a few week ago and at the time I couldn’t decide if I wanted to make lemon poppy seed muffins or lemon poppy seed doughnuts.

I decided to make the muffins and save the doughnuts for another day. Well, here’s another day. I’m so glad I didn’t forget about them because these doughnuts are incredible!

They are loaded with a vibrant lemon flavor, their texture is perfectly soft and fluffy, and I love how moist they are.

They are much like a muffin but probably better because you get more surface covered in glaze, so it’s kind of like eating muffin tops (you know, the best part of any muffin).

These are a perfect summery treat that everyone is going to love! Such a great use for all the fresh lemons you’ll have on hand this spring and summer. Enjoy!

5 from 2 votes Review Recipe

Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

Bright and tender lemon flavored poppy seed dotted doughnuts finished with a simple sweet glaze.

Servings: 18

Prep15 minutesCook8 minutesReady in: 23 minutes

Ingredients2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 Tbsp poppy seeds , plus more for sprinkling tops1/4 cup unsalted butter , melted1/4 cup canola oil3/4 cup +2 Tbsp granulated sugar1 Tbsp lemon zest2 large eggs3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp buttermilk2 Tbsp fresh lemon juiceSoftened butter , for buttering doughnut tinsGlaze1 3/4 cup powdered sugar3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

InstructionsPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter 3 6-hole doughnut tins with softened butter and dust lightly with flour (shaking out excess), set aside.In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds for 30 seconds. In a separate large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer set on low speed, blend together melted butter, canola oil, sugar and lemon zest for 1 minute. Mix in eggs one at a time. In liquid measuring cup used to measure buttermilk, whisk lemon juice with buttermilk (it will begin to curdle a little so you want to mix it in rather quickly). Working in 3 separate batches, beginning and ending with flour mixture, add 1/3 of the flour mixture alternating with 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture and mixing just until combined after each addition.Pour mixture into piping bag and pipe mixture (or spoon) into prepared doughnut wells, filling within about 1/3-inch of the top rim. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick comes out clean, about 7 - 8 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then invert onto a wire rack to cool.In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and 3 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice to make glaze. Dip tops of doughnuts in glaze and return to wire rack, sprinkle tops with poppy seeds and allow glaze to set at room temperature. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%Saturated Fat 2g13%Cholesterol 26mg9%Sodium 120mg5%Potassium 81mg2%Carbohydrates 37g12%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 22g24%Protein 2g4% Vitamin A 124IU2%Vitamin C 2mg2%Calcium 45mg5%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Baked Donuts, Lemon Donuts Author: Jaclyn

5 from 2 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 26mg9%

Sodium 120mg5%

Potassium 81mg2%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 22g24%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 124IU2%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 45mg5%

Iron 1mg6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Baked Donuts, Lemon Donuts

Author: Jaclyn

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Baked Lemon Poppy Seed Doughnuts