Thanksgiving Doughnuts
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Maple syrup (for maple glaze)
- Milk (for glaze)
- Pumpkin puree (for pumpkin spice glaze)
- Pumpkin spice (for pumpkin spice glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and applesauce.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Work in batches.
- Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Dip the doughnuts into your glaze of choice and decorate as desired.
- Enjoy!