Portuguese lemon doughnuts

These Portuguese lemon doughnuts are simple, easy to make and have excellent presentation. It's the perfect sweet to serve on special occasions. Bon appetit!!!

📝 Ingredients

• 200 grams (about 1 cup) granulated sugar
• 225 grams (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
• 150 ml (2/3 cup) lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Sugar and cinnamon powder for dusting
• Vegetable oil for frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In an electric mixer, beat on medium speed the eggs, margarine and the sugar until obtain a homogenous and creamy mixture. Add the lemon juice and the flour mixed with the baking powder and beat until a creamy mixture.
2. 2Heat the oil in a skillet. Remove small portions of the dough with the help of a spoon and, fry them in hot oil. When they are fried, place them on a platter over absorbent paper.
3. 3Coat them in sugar and cinnamon powder and serve.