Making homemade donuts is easier than you think, here is this recipe for lemon pie donuts. These donuts are an excellent option to enjoy a different take on the flavor of lemon pie and homemade bread. You can make the dough a day in advance, let it ferment (that is, let it rest), punch it down (remove the air), and store it in the refrigerator so it has a good consistency for forming the donuts. It is important not to over-ferment the dough, as excess air can cause the donuts to open when frying.