Bugnes Moelleuses (French Doughnuts)

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 8 eggs
• ¾ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 lemons, zested
• 6 cups vegetable oil for frying