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Pumpkin Donuts

Delicious Pumpkin Donuts: Fall's Ultimate Comfort Food

Enjoy these fluffy Pumpkin Donuts, coated in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any gathering this fall.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • ½ cup Milk warm; almond milk can be used for dairy-free version.
  • 1½ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast or substitute with instant yeast.
  • 3¼ cups All-Purpose Flour fluff, spoon, and level for accurate measurement.
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pumpkin Spice
  • ⅔ cup Pumpkin Puree avoid pumpkin pie filling.
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter softened; can swap with coconut oil.
For the Topping
  • ¾ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon for sugar.
For the Filling
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened; vegan cream cheese is a substitute.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar consider sugar substitutes for low-sugar.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream cold; coconut cream as a lighter alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fryer
  • Whisk
  • Slotted spoon
  • parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate the Yeast: Warm ½ cup of milk until warm, sprinkle yeast and let sit for 3-5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Prepare Dough: Mix flour, sugar, salt, and spice. Add yeast mixture, pumpkin puree, and egg, then mix.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Knead in softened butter until fully absorbed.
  4. First Proof: Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Shape Donuts: Punch down dough, divide into 12 balls, shape or keep as balls.
  6. Second Proof: Place shaped donuts on parchment, let rise until nearly doubled, about another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix sugar with cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  8. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and spice; add sugar and mix, fold in cream until stiff peaks.
  9. Fry Donuts: Heat oil to 325°F, fry donuts until golden brown.
  10. Coat: Roll donuts in cinnamon sugar and fill with cream filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Try different fillings or adjust spices to personalize your pumpkin donuts.

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