LEMONY GLAZED YOGURT DOUGHNUTS
Adding yogurt to the batter for these cake doughnuts made them light, tangy, and rich, and gave us a dough that was easy to work with.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Breakfast Brunch snack Dessert Yogurt Egg Lemon Deep-Fry Vegetarian Soy Free Tree Nut Free Peanut Free Kid-Friendly Pastry
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk baking powder, 2 cups flour, and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl to combine. Whisk egg yolks, yogurt, granulated sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture with a spoon or rubber spatula until dough comes together and is smooth with no spots of dry flour remaining.
- Turn out dough onto a well-floured large sheet of parchment or wax paper (you can be generous with the flour since you'll brush off the excess later). Dust dough with more flour, place another large sheet of parchment or waxed paper over, and roll to ½" thick. Remove top sheet of parchment and brush off any excess flour with a dry pastry brush.
- Punch out circles with a 3½"-diameter biscuit or cookie cutter, glass, or mug. Punch out centers of rounds with a 1"-diamter cutter or plastic twist-off bottle cap (or poke a hole with a chopstick, then gently pull hole open to widen the center). Reroll any scraps and punch out additional doughnuts and holes.
- Fit a large pot with thermometer; pour in oil to come 1½" up the sides of the pot. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°F. Fry doughnuts, turning halfway through, until puffy and a color somewhere between golden brown and mahogany, about 4 minutes total (time will be slightly less for doughnut holes). Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a wire rack and let cool 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, powdered sugar, a tiny pinch of salt, and ¼ cup water in a small bowl until a smooth glaze forms.
- Dip each side of doughnuts and holes into glaze, letting excess run off before returning to rack. Eat as soon as you can't stand the suspense anymore.
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Reagan Pixs
r_pixs16@aol.comOverall, I thought these doughnuts were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.
Eiasin Mia
mia-e@hotmail.comI found these doughnuts to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding a little more yogurt next time.
Kanxo Keto
kanxo-k@gmail.comThese doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Shedrack yakubu
y@gmail.comI made these doughnuts for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Evans Boadi
be33@gmail.comThese doughnuts were the perfect treat for my kids. They loved the lemon glaze and the fact that they were baked, not fried.
shola olanrewaju
s-o10@hotmail.comI'm not a baker, but these doughnuts were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Miguel Leal
leal-m52@aol.comThese doughnuts were a great way to use up some leftover yogurt. They turned out so good!
Denver Parton
denverp67@hotmail.comThe lemon glaze on these doughnuts was to die for! I could have eaten the glaze straight out of the bowl.
Kasoma Jonathan
jkasoma100@gmail.comI loved the addition of yogurt in these doughnuts. It made them so moist and fluffy.
Stephen Spencer
stephens@aol.comThese doughnuts were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I'm definitely going to be making these again.
Guy Spiker
guy.spiker@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of lemon, but these doughnuts were amazing! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Abdo Ramadan
abdo-ramadan38@gmail.comI made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how good they were.
Tabatha Irons
i.tabatha68@hotmail.comThese doughnuts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
ganizani yona8
yona8g@hotmail.comI was looking for a healthier doughnut recipe and these definitely fit the bill! They were still sweet and delicious, but I didn't feel guilty eating them.
Abu Nihad
a.nihad88@yahoo.comThese doughnuts were a hit with my family! They loved the lemon glaze and the fact that they were baked, not fried. I'll definitely be making these again for special occasions.
Owais Raza
ro0@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of doughnuts, but these were really good! The lemon glaze was the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the doughnuts themselves were light and fluffy.
Ms Sabina
sabina.m59@hotmail.co.ukThese doughnuts were so easy to make and turned out amazing! I was worried they would be dry since they have yogurt in them, but they were so moist and flavorful.
Ana star studio
studio.a68@yahoo.comThese doughnuts were a delight! The lemon glaze was perfectly tangy and sweet, and the yogurt made them moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again!