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Instructions
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Place a cooling rack over a baking tray and set aside.
2
Place your frying oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Use a candy thermometer to ensure you bring the oil to 350F.
3
Cut out the center of each biscuit and then stretch the biscuit a bit to make the hole and biscuit donut wider – approximately by 1/2″.
4
Once oil is hot, fry each donut individually for about 1 minute per side, until golden brown.
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Set each fried donut on the cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off.
6
Once all donuts have been fried, turn off the heat for the oil.
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Sift the powdered sugar into a large bowl.
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Whisk in the lemon juice and most of the zest from 1 lemon.
9
Dip each donut into the lemon glaze, then place back on the cooling rack.
10
If desired, garnish with additional lemon zest.
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Allow to sit until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Oil Temperature Precision 🌡️Maintain oil at exactly 350°F for golden-brown donuts in 1-2 minutes per side; use a thermometer to prevent greasy or burnt results from temperature fluctuations.
- Zest Extraction Technique 🍋Zest your lemon before juicing using a microplane for fine, flavorful zest that distributes evenly throughout the dough and glaze without bitter white pith.
- Glaze Consistency Balance ✨Whisk powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice gradually until the glaze coats the back of a spoon; add lemon zest at the end to prevent it from sinking and ensure vibrant citrus flavor in every bite.
- Biscuit Dough Handling 👐Keep biscuit dough cold until frying by refrigerating for 15 minutes after cutting; this prevents oil absorption and ensures light, fluffy interiors with crispy exteriors.
- Strategic Glazing Timing ⏱️Dip warm donuts into glaze immediately after frying while oil is still on the surface—this creates a silky coating that sets beautifully as they cool, rather than a thick crust.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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