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Pumpkin Sour Cream Donuts

Pumpkin Sour Cream Donuts: Fall's Cozy Flavor Bomb

Delight in Pumpkin Sour Cream Donuts, the perfect fall treat combining warm spices and soft texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Can replace with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Softened
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 large Eggs Plus 2 yolks
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Vital for moisture
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Use pure pumpkin puree
For Frying
  • 4 cups Flavorless Oil e.g., canola or avocado
For Coating
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For coating
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon & Nutmeg For spiced sugar
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Base of the glaze
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream/Milk Adjust for texture

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Donut cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Sour Cream Donuts
  1. Prepare the spiced sugar coating by mixing granulated sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and maple syrup, adding milk until smooth.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. In another bowl, cream brown sugar and butter, then add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and pumpkin. Mix well.
  3. Chill the blended batter for at least three hours. Roll out the donut dough to ¾ inch thick, cut out donuts, and collect scraps for rerolling.
  4. Heat oil to 365°F - 375°F. Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Cool briefly, then coat half in spiced sugar and dip the rest in maple glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the batter for at least 3 hours for ease in handling and frying. Maintain oil temperature for perfect frying results.

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