![Pumpkin-Spice Doughnuts](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/0aea5ddf80eb6ec5bb360c5ea6b545e2b7608993d4ced1e0bdd39439d32bd93e/8aacbc716056eada87f055965d222d4a/Pumpkin-Doughnuts-Lead.jpg)
Breakfast / Brunch
Pumpkin-Spice Doughnuts
Sugar, and spice, and everything nice has never tasted so good. Celebrate fall, winter, or any time with these to-die-for doughnuts, reminiscent of New England orchards. And with two toppings to choose from — apple cider glaze or cinnamon-sugar — you'll probably want to make two batches.
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGHNUTS, WHISK:
FOLD IN:
FOR THE APPLE CIDER GLAZE, HEAT:
FOR THE CINNAMON-SUGAR, MIX:
This dough is very moist so be sure to flour the work surface well, and do not use a rolling pin. It’ll be a sticky mess. Hands are a better tool for the job.
Instructions
For the doughnuts, whisk together egg and yolk in a bowl until frothy. Add pumpkin, sugar, buttermilk, brown sugar, and butter; whisk until combined. Stir in baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda.
Fold flour in gradually until a sticky dough forms; cover with plastic wrap and freeze 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat 2 inches oil to 370° in an electric skillet, deep fryer, or straight-sided pan over medium.
Pat dough out on a well-floured surface to 1/2-inch thick, then cut with 3-inch and 1-inch biscuit cutters dipped in flour. Transfer doughnuts and holes to a floured baking sheet using a spatula that's been dusted in flour.
Fry doughnuts and holes in batches in the oil until browned, about 3 minutes, turning once (holes will cook faster). Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
For the apple cider glaze, heat cider and salt in a saucepan over low until hot. Off heat, whisk in powdered sugar until smooth. Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze and let stand about 5 minutes.
For the cinnamon-sugar, mix sugar and cinnamon in a small paper bag. Toss doughnuts and holes in sugar mixture while hot.
![For the best texture, whisk the egg and yolk together until frothy, before adding the pumpkin and other ingredients.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/69cRe6qtY4wSaUOAcSK8kO/1192528588bff6122c2fdff17da2294b/Pumpkin-Doughnuts-Step-1.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
For the best texture, whisk the egg and yolk together until frothy, before adding the pumpkin and other ingredients.
![Fold the flour into the wet ingredients gradually with a whisk, the dough will be sticky. For easier handling, freeze dough for 15 minutes.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/82786c602bc4e7fe545db13532c3ca5b48c07bd38b5cfa73692f7c892817ee4c/0b75b6ff8834190027aceb990d6c2e0a/Pumpkin-Doughnuts-Step-2.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
Fold the flour into the wet ingredients gradually with a whisk, the dough will be sticky. For easier handling, freeze dough for 15 minutes.
![Round biscuits cutters are great for cutting doughnuts, but for even easier work use a specialized doughnut cutter dipped in flour.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/729529095bf4a40525ec60d5fdcf503e9aefd7af023449f60f665d8cbf1a1ad1/f1a0f0d111938a197072cb53d5fd49bc/Pumpkin-Doughnuts-Step-3.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
Round biscuits cutters are great for cutting doughnuts, but for even easier work use a specialized doughnut cutter dipped in flour.
![Fry the doughnuts and holes in batches. But keep an eye on the doughnut holes, they won't require as much cooking time.](http://images.ctfassets.net/uw7yiu2kuigc/004b51846564aa9047f2185faf47cc25d2bb5d5c5dedcaf5ddf422ec25a75feb/02f288efa0cda9370bb2c853ca9a7a22/Pumpkin-Doughnuts-Step-4.jpg?fit=crop&w=286&h=365&f=top)
Fry the doughnuts and holes in batches. But keep an eye on the doughnut holes, they won't require as much cooking time.