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Thanksgiving Doughnuts Recipe

Thanksgiving Doughnuts Recipe: Easy Baked Holiday Delight

This Thanksgiving Doughnuts Recipe offers a delightful, easy, and baked alternative to classic fried doughnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute half with whole wheat flour for a heartier texture.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar No direct substitutes suggested.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Essential for festive spirit.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Whisk with cinnamon to avoid clumping.
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature for mixing.
  • 1 cup Milk Opt for room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Scroll down for glaze ratio.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Warm it slightly to mix better.

Equipment

  • Doughnut pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spoon or piping bag

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your doughnut pan and mixing bowls.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, beat 2 eggs, then mix in 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined to maintain tenderness.
  5. Grease the doughnut pan. Fill each cavity halfway with batter using a spoon or piping bag.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients; avoid overmixing for tender doughnuts. Store unglazed doughnuts in an airtight container for freshness.

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