LEMONY GLAZED YOGURT DOUGHNUTS

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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

2½ tsp. baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 large egg yolks
1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
½ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Vegetable oil (for frying; 6-8 cups)
Zest of ¼ lemon
1 cup powdered sugar
Special Equipment: A deep-fry thermometer

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.

Reagan Pixs
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Overall, I thought these doughnuts were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.


Eiasin Mia
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I found these doughnuts to be a bit dry. I think I might try adding a little more yogurt next time.


Kanxo Keto
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These doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Shedrack yakubu
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I made these doughnuts for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Evans Boadi
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These doughnuts were the perfect treat for my kids. They loved the lemon glaze and the fact that they were baked, not fried.


shola olanrewaju
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I'm not a baker, but these doughnuts were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Miguel Leal
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These doughnuts were a great way to use up some leftover yogurt. They turned out so good!


Denver Parton
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The lemon glaze on these doughnuts was to die for! I could have eaten the glaze straight out of the bowl.


Kasoma Jonathan
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I loved the addition of yogurt in these doughnuts. It made them so moist and fluffy.


Stephen Spencer
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These doughnuts were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I'm definitely going to be making these again.


Guy Spiker
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I'm not a big fan of lemon, but these doughnuts were amazing! The glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Abdo Ramadan
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I made these doughnuts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how good they were.


Tabatha Irons
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These doughnuts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


ganizani yona8
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I 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
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These 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
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I'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
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These 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
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These 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!