How do I bake festive pumpkin spice doughnuts?

Celebrate the season with our festive pumpkin spice doughnut recipe! Fall in love with the warm spices and cozy flavors of these delicious treats.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake festive pumpkin spice doughnuts. Items include: All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Baking powder Pumpkin pie spice Salt Pumpkin puree Milk Melted butter Vanilla extract Cooking oil

All-purpose flour 2 cups
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Pumpkin puree 1/2 cup
Milk 1/4 cup
Melted butter 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Cooking oil for frying

Take note
Please be cautious when working with hot oil and always use oven mitts or heat-resistant gloves to protect yourself. Remember to let the doughnuts cool before icing to avoid any burns.

1

Gather the ingredients

To make these festive pumpkin spice doughnuts, you will need the following ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, cooking oil for frying. Make sure you have all these ingredients ready before you start.

2

Prepare the dough

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense doughnuts.

3

Heat the oil

Fill a large pot or Dutch oven with about 2 inches of cooking oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature and adjust the heat as needed to maintain a consistent temperature.

4

Shape and fry the doughnuts

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large, one small) to cut out doughnut shapes. Carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the doughnuts from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

5

Dust with cinnamon sugar

While the doughnuts are still warm, sprinkle them with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar. You can either mix cinnamon and sugar together in a bowl or use a shaker to evenly distribute the mixture. Make sure to coat both sides of each doughnut for maximum flavor.

6

Serve and enjoy

Allow the doughnuts to cool slightly before serving. These festive pumpkin spice doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh, so gather your friends and family, and dig in! Grab a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, and savor the warm, spiced deliciousness. Happy snacking!