01/02/2024
Baked Pumpkin Donuts (with Cinnamon Sugar)Prep Time:15minutes minsCook Time:13minutes minssugar dusting:15minutes minsTotal Time:43minutes minsKey equipment6-hole ring donut (doughnut) panOvenKitchen scalesmeasuring spoonsMixing bowlselectric whiskmixing spoon/spatulapiping bag (or clean polythene food bag)scissorswire rackclean tea towelmicrowave or hob and saucepanpastry brushIngredients 100 g plain gluten free flour blend 20 g ground almonds (coarse almond flour)1 tsp baking powder (gluten free)¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)½ tsp ground psyllium husk (or ¼ tsp xanthan gum)1 tsp ground cinnamonpinch fine sea salt35 g unsalted butter (or dairy free alternative) softened65 g soft light brown sugar½ tsp vanilla paste (or extract)1 medium egg ) (at room temperature) Or 1 large egg… But see note below ↓↓1 medium egg white ) IMPORTANT NOTE: The total LIQUID egg weight (egg + egg white) should = 83g. So, weigh the whole egg and then add egg white to make up the total weight.100 g pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)1 tsp apple juice (or milk)Cinnamon Sugar Coating30 g unsalted butter or dairy free alternative (melted) approx weight100 g granulated sugar1½ tsp ground cinnamonInstructionsDonuts (Doughnuts)Prepare a doughnut pan by lightly greasing with butter or oil. If the pan is non-stick, greasing may not be necessary.Pre-heat the oven to 180 C/350 F/Gas 4.Weigh and mix together the dry ingredients: Flour, ground almonds, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, psyllium husk (or xanthan gum), cinnamon and salt. Set aside. TIP: Weigh into an airtight container and shake vigorously.Using an electric whisk, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar and vanilla until light, fluffy and well-bended.Add the egg (83g) and beat the mixture well until even and airy.Add the pumpkin puree and beat again until blended.Add the dry ingredients and fold through with a mixing spoon until even. Part-way through folding, add the apple juice (or milk) to slightly loosen the mixture. NOTE: Some flour blends may be more 'thirsty', so if the mixture feels very stiff, add an additional ½ to 1 teaspoon juice/milk. The mixture should have a soft dropping consistency and should NOT be runny.Transfer the mixture to a piping bag (or a clean polythene food bag) and snip off the end (or corner of the bag) to make a hole about 2 cm across.Pipe the mixture into the doughnut pan. There should be the right amount of mixture for 6 standard-sized ring doughnuts.Gently tap the base of the doughnut pan on the work surface to settle the batter and dislodge any large air pockets and then place in the oven (it may help to place the doughnut pan on a baking tray to bake).Bake the donuts for 13 to 15 minutes until the top springs back and a cocktail stick inserted comes out clean.Leave the donuts to cool in the trays for about 5 minutes, before loosening the sides (if stuck) with a small flexible spatula or alternative, and turning out onto a wire rack.Lightly cover with a clean tea-towel to keep the moisture in, while preparing the cinnamon sugar ingredients.Cinnamon Sugar CoatingIn a suitable-sized bowl (eg a cereal bowl) into which a whole doughnut can be dipped, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.Melt the butter either in a microwave (set at medium, stirring frequently) or in a small saucepan on a low heat.With the sugar and butter placed side by side, use a pastry brush to completely coat one of the doughnuts, before immediately dipping and rolling in the cinnamon sugar. Make sure it is well coated and then set aside on a sheet of baking paper.Repeat the sugar-dipping process for each doughnut in turn.Once all 6 doughnuts are coated, re-dip them in the cinnamon sugar only (no more butter!) for the best crunch.Eat ravenously and store any left overs in an airtight container for up to a couple of days. If the sugar has dissolved and become wet and sticky in storage, dip again in cinnamon sugar to 'perk them up'.Notes* Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.The recipe has been tested with Gluten Free Alchemist White Flour Blend B which can be found on the GFA Flours & Flour Blending Page. Alternative gluten free flour blends should also work fine.Egg NOTE: The total LIQUID egg weight (egg + egg white) should = 83g. It doesn’t actually matter whether the whole egg used is medium or large or extra large in size, as long as the final liquid weight (after adding egg white) is 83g. Thus, weigh the whole egg into a bowl and then add egg white to make up the total weight.NutritionCalories: 274.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 50.6mg | Sodium: 208.8mg | Potassium: 74.5mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28.7g | Vitamin A: 2906.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 84.9mg | Iron: 1.3mg