Written for The River Current Publication
I think I have said this before, but I just have to
say it again…I love all things pumpkin! If
one doesn’t share my love of pumpkin around this time of year, I suppose it
could be a difficult thing. All that one could do I suppose, would be to sit back and wait for the pumpkin madness to subside!
As we have slipped into the magnificence of a Mid-Western
fall season, you will find in my kitchen simmering pots of pumpkin chili,
pumpkin breads, pumpkin pies, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin coffees…well, I think
you get the pumpkin picture!
For the last couple of weeks I have been craving a
good pumpkin doughnut. I have always
been a huge fan of doughnuts, but in my quest for eating healthier, doughnuts
are now a ‘once in a blue moon’ kind of treat for me.
I decided to try my luck at baking my doughnuts,
rather than the typical fried version…making them a much healthier option. What can I say…pure pumpkin happiness! These little gems hold well at room
temperature for several hours, but are most delicious when they are still warm
from the oven….so plan to make them when your loved ones are gathered around,
so you can all enjoy this amazing pumpkin goodness together!
PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS
Ingredients:
3
tablespoons granulated sugar, divided2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup canned unseasoned pumpkin puree
3 tablespoons canola oil
Preparation:
1. Preheat
oven to 400°F. Lightly spray doughnut pan with cooking spray. Coat the molds
with 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar, tapping out the excess.
2. Whisk
flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Whisk egg, buttermilk, brown sugar, pumpkin and oil in another
large bowl. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. Spoon
about 1/4 cup batter into each mold.
4. Bake the
doughnuts until puffed and browned, 14 to 15 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5
minutes. Loosen the edges and invert the doughnuts onto a wire rack.
5. Clean the
pan, and coat it with cooking spray and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons
granulated sugar. Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining batter.
Eating Well: December
1997
(My father loved this recipe. He shared them with his home helpers and even asked me..."You really made those? You'll have to do that again!"
I bet your house smells delish this time of year! :)
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