Description
Enjoy homemade cinnamon sugar pumpkin cake donuts made with fresh milled flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups fresh milled whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove donuts from the oil and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon for coating.
- While the donuts are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh donuts.
Notes
- For best results, use a thermometer to monitor the oil temperature.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg