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National Doughnut Day: Homemade Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.

It’s National Doughnut Day!!! Possibly one of my favorite days of the year, ya know, behind Christmas, Thanksgiving and birthday. I heart doughnuts. They are really one of my favorite things. Doughnuts are my love language. What is even better than a full doughnut sometimes is a DOUGHNUT HOLE. It makes me feel like I am being healthier and helping me keep my hot girl summer physique. HA! Who am I kidding, I have had 3 babies so those days are long gone. I guess I just eat more of these delicious bits of heaven. These Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch with their bright and citrus-y flavor. You can add them to a skewer for a cute way to serve or just piled into a bowl. Not one will be left over!

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.

See Below for Step x Step Instructions (including pictures) on how to make these Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes!

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.
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Ingredients for Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes

Ingredients for Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes:

  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Poppy seeds
  • Lemons
  • Baking Powder
  • Eggs
  • Sugars
  • Buttermilk
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Vegetable Oil
  • Powdered Sugar
Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.

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Recipe:

STEP 1: Add flour, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder and salt to a mixing bowl.
STEP 2: Mix dry ingredients together until well incorporated.
STEP 3: In another bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla.

STEP 4: Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture.
STEP 5: Mix until well combined and dough has formed. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
STEP 6: Once dough is chilled, turn out onto a well floured surface.

STEP 7: Roll dough into 1″ balls and place onto floured wax paper. Make sure hands are floured.
STEP 8: Fill a dutch oven with oil and heat until it reaches 375 degrees.
STEP 9: Use a slotted spoon to add 3-4 holes to the oil at a time and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once.
STEP 10: Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate.

STEP 11: Mix the glaze together by mixing the lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
STEP 12: Once holes have cooled slightly, dip the hole into the glaze and turn until coated.
STEP 13: Remove and enjoy!

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch

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Printable Recipe:

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes are perfect for a summer brunch.

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut Holes

Adapted from My Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6-8 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Add flour, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix dry ingredients until well incorporated.
  3. In another bowl, mix together eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter and vanilla.
  4. Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture.
  5. Mix until well combined and dough has formed. Chill dough for 1 hour.
  6. Once dough is chilled, turn out onto a well floured surface.
  7. Roll dough into 1" balls and place onto floured wax paper.
  8. Fill a dutch oven with oil and heat until it reaches 375 degrees.
  9. Use a slotted spoon and add 3-4 holes to the oil at a time and fry for 3-4 minutes, turning once.
  10. Remove from oil and place on a paper-towel lined plate.
  11. Mix the glaze together by mixing lemon juice and powdered sugar until smooth.
  12. Once holes have cooled slightly, dip the holes into the glaze and turn until coated.
  13. Remove from glaze and let dry for a few minutes.

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