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Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts

Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts: Irresistibly Flavorful Bliss

Cozy Thanksgiving Doughnuts are a perfect blend of nostalgia and indulgence, ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitutable with bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Consider using coconut sugar
  • 2 Eggs Replace with a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Almond milk is a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use vegan butter for dairy-free options
For the Fillings
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Squash puree can be substituted
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Opt for dairy-free cream cheese for vegan
  • 1 cup Chocolate Pudding Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup Apple Pie Filling
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Reduced to syrup consistency
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be a substitute
For Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans Can replace with walnuts or omit
  • 1 cup Cinnamon Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • doughnut cutter
  • deep fryer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and whole milk until well blended.
  3. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, forming a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes on a floured surface until it's smooth and elastic.
  5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
  6. Prepare desired fillings, refrigerate them for 30 minutes to thicken.
  7. Punch down the risen dough, roll it out to a thickness of about ½ inch and cut into rounds.
  8. Let doughnuts rise for another 30 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry doughnuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  10. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  11. Once warm, toss in cinnamon sugar or glaze made from powdered sugar and reduced apple cider.
  12. Allow the glazed doughnuts to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, let the dough rise overnight in the fridge and glaze while warm.

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