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Lemon Donut Holes

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 30 donuts
Calories 105kcal
Author Nancy Piran

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter melted
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 2½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon yeast
  • zest of one lemon
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • lemon zest

Instructions

  • Preheat oil to 375 degrees in large pot or fryer.
  • Mix together butter and sugar.
  • Add one egg at a time and mix between each egg.
  • Mix in lemon juice.
  • Add flour and yeast to wet ingredients. Stir till dough forms.
  • Knead a few minutes with your hands.
  • Stir in zest.
  • Break off approximately 1½ Tbsp-sized pieces of dough and roll into smooth, tight balls. Set aside.
  • Fry 6 donuts at a time for 3 minutes each batch.
  • Place on plate and allow to cool.
  • Roll each donut into powdered sugar. Sprinkle with lemon zest. Serve and ENJOY!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 33mg | Sugar: 7g