Steps

1. Prepare a domestic lemon.
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2. Scrub the lemon surface with salt. (This is the key! Rubbing with salt removes dirt and enhances the aroma.)
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3. Pat the washed lemon dry with a paper towel.
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4. Place 150-200g of Hot Cake Mix in a large bowl.
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5. Add 1 egg to the bowl and mix lightly.
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6. Add the zest from 1/2 lemon (from the dried lemon) to the batter and mix.
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7. Mix everything well.
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8. Gradually add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, while observing the consistency, until the batter comes together.
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9. Aim for a slightly firm dough that doesn't stick to your hands.
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10. Lightly grease your hands with vegetable oil to make the dough easier to handle.
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11. Divide the dough into portions of about 20g each and roll them into bite-sized donut shapes. (This is the key! If they are larger than 20g, they might puff up too much or not cook through properly.)
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12. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan to a depth of about 5mm (0.2 inches). Place the rolled dough pieces in the pan over low heat and fry until golden brown on one side.
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13. Once one side is golden brown, flip them over and continue frying the other side over low heat until golden brown.
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14. Roll the donuts around to ensure even browning on all sides.
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15. Once they are beautifully fried, remove them from the pan and drain excess oil.
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16. In a bowl for the icing, place 60g of Powdered Sugar.
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17. Gradually add 2-3 tsp of Lemon Juice, squeezed from the remaining lemon pulp, to the powdered sugar and mix.
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18. Stir until the icing is smooth and reaches your desired consistency.
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19. Drizzle the lemon icing over the fried donuts.
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20. Optionally, grate the remaining lemon zest over the top for a cute garnish and they are ready to serve!
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