Description
Warm, cozy, and full of pumpkin spice flavor, these homemade pumpkin old fashioned doughnuts are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for fall mornings.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, to form a soft dough.
- Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
- On a floured surface, roll dough to ½ inch thick. Cut with a doughnut cutter.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and coat with glaze or cinnamon sugar.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to keep oil at 350°F for best results.
- Do not overcrowd the pan—fry in small batches.
- For a lighter version, bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Add extra spice or mix-ins like mini chocolate chips for a twist.
- Prep Time: 1 hours 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins