Autumn Pumpkin Doughnuts
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/3 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the eggs and granulated sugar, and beat until fluffy.
- Combine the pumpkin, buttermilk, and oil.
- Beat into the egg mixture.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. When well mixed, refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This very soft and wet batter can be made the night before cooking.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, roll to a thickness of 1/2 inch, and cut with a doughnut or cookie cutter into rings.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 4 inches. Heat the oil until it reaches 375 degrees. (You can use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.) Using a spatula, ease the doughnuts, two at a time, into the hot oil. When one side is golden and the doughnut floats to the surface of the hot oil, turn it with a spatula. When golden on both sides, turn the fried doughnuts onto absorbent paper towels. Coat with the confectioners’ sugar, and serve warm.
Final Comments
*For best results, keep the oil temperature at a steady 375 degrees.
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