BUTTERNUT SQUASH DOUGHNUTS

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My mother and I used to make several batches of these cake doughnuts at a time. They're not only different, they're delicious, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup mashed cooked butternut or winter squash of your choice
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar or additional sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, squash, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to squash mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours (dough will be very soft)., Turn onto a heavily floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. , Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Nathan Behailu
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Overall, I thought these doughnuts were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't amazing either.


Shannon Stephens
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The doughnuts were a bit too oily for my taste.


Trenil Cummings
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I had some trouble getting the doughnuts to rise properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Hamza Malhi
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The doughnuts were a bit dense for my liking, but they were still tasty.


Maeve Bauserman
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I found that the doughnuts were a bit too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the amount of sugar in the glaze.


Myah Hernandez
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These doughnuts are a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


Rupesh Mahato
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I was a bit skeptical about using butternut squash in doughnuts, but I'm so glad I tried it. The flavor is subtle and delicious.


Areeb Israr
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The doughnuts turned out perfectly golden brown and cooked evenly throughout.


Zisc_YT
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I love how easy these doughnuts are to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Lauren Rodriguez
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These doughnuts were a hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.