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Pumpkin Pie Spice Beignets

Pumpkin Pie Spice Beignets

A spicy twist on the New Orleans classic. These pillowy fried doughnuts are enriched with cream and butter, then dusted hot with a fragrant pumpkin-spice sugar blend.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 40 servings
Course: Dessert/Breakfast
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Dough: 2.25 tsp yeast 1 cup heavy cream, 4 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 5 cups flour
  • Spice Mix: 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tbsp ginger, 1/2 tbsp nutmeg, 1/2 tbsp cloves, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or pot
  • Mixer (dough hook)
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make enriched yeast dough (knead 5-7 mins). Chill 4-6 hours.
  2. Roll out dough and cut into 1.5 inch squares.
  3. Fry in hot oil (375 degrees F) until puffed and golden.
  4. Mix spices with powdered sugar.
  5. Dust generously over hot beignets.

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