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Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Light and Fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts to Savor

Indulge in these light and fluffy Vegan Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts, perfect for autumn celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Ensure it’s canned or cooked pumpkin.
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Can substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Yeast Use fresh yeast for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Granulated sugar works best.
  • 1 each Flax Egg Made from 1 tablespoon of flaxseed and 2.5 tablespoons of water.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Vegan Butter Can replace with coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Milk (plant-based) Unsweetened almond milk recommended.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cream Cheese (Vegan) Recommended brand: Violife.
For Coating
  • 1 cup Sugar Mix with pumpkin spice for flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • saucepan
  • Cookie Cutter
  • Deep Fryer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm unsweetened almond milk until lukewarm. Combine with sugar and active yeast, let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour and pumpkin spice.
  3. Combine frothy yeast mixture with flax egg, melted vegan butter, and pumpkin purée, then mix with dry ingredients to form a dough.
  4. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Roll out the risen dough to 1/2 inch thick, cut out doughnut shapes, and place on a baking tray.
  6. Let shaped doughnuts rise again for 30-60 minutes covered with a towel.
  7. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F and fry doughnuts for 2-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels.
  8. Mix sugar with pumpkin spice, then roll warm doughnuts in the mixture to coat.
  9. Fill doughnuts with vegan cream cheese and decorate if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is activated and do not skip the second rise to achieve fluffy doughnuts.

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