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Vegan Lemon Doughnuts Recipe

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Delight in these light and zesty Vegan Lemon Doughnuts, perfectly baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy lemon glaze. This dairy-free, egg-free treat bursts with fresh lemon flavor and offers a moist, fluffy texture that makes for an irresistible snack or dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup organic granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unflavored and unsweetened non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
  • 2 drops natural yellow food coloring (optional, can substitute with a pinch of turmeric)

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups organic powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly oil a 12-cavity doughnut pan or two 6-cavity pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, organic granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small liquid measuring cup or bowl, stir the non-dairy milk, freshly squeezed lemon juice, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon flavoring, and optional yellow food coloring or turmeric until well mixed.
  4. Make the Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently just until fully combined; avoid overmixing to keep the doughnuts tender.
  5. Fill the Doughnut Pans: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared doughnut cavities, filling each just below the rim. Use a spoon or a pastry bag for easier filling.
  6. Bake the Doughnuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the doughnuts are puffed up and lightly golden at the edges.
  7. Cool the Doughnuts: Remove the pans from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack. Let the doughnuts cool completely before glazing.
  8. Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more powdered sugar if too thin, or a little lemon juice or water if too thick.
  9. Glaze the Doughnuts: Dip the tops of the cooled doughnuts into the glaze, then place them on parchment paper to set.
  10. Serve: Once the glaze has set, serve your fresh vegan lemon doughnuts and enjoy their bright, citrusy flavor.

Notes

  • For best texture, avoid overmixing the batter; a few small lumps are okay.
  • If you don’t have lemon flavoring, you can increase the lemon zest slightly to enhance the flavor.
  • To make the glaze thicker or thinner, adjust powder sugar and lemon juice amounts gradually.
  • Use a non-dairy milk like almond, soy, or oat milk depending on your preference.
  • The optional yellow food coloring is just for visual appeal; turmeric can be used as a natural alternative.
  • Ensure doughnuts are fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.

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