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Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts

Imagine biting into a doughnut so decadent, it instantly transports you to a cozy autumn morning, with warm spices dancing on your palate and the rich, nutty essence of brown butter melting in your mouth. These Brown Butter Pumpkin Spice Doughnuts aren't just a recipe—they're a sensory experience that transforms an ordinary breakfast into an extraordinary culinary celebration. Whether you're a baking enthusiast or a pumpkin spice lover, this recipe promises to elevate your baking game and impress everyone at your table.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 doughnuts

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup all-purpose flour
  2. 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  3. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  4. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, browned
  5. 1/2 tsp baking powder
  6. 1/4 tsp baking soda
  7. 1 tsp pumpkin spice
  8. 1/2 tsp salt
  9. 1 large egg
  10. 1/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Begin by browning the butter: Place butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Swirl the pan occasionally and watch carefully as butter melts and starts to foam. Continue cooking until butter turns a golden amber color and develops a nutty aroma, approximately 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 12-cavity doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, browned butter, egg, and milk until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
  6. Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden.
  8. Remove from oven and let doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Optional: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with glaze, or roll in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.

Tips

  1. Brown Butter Technique: Watch your butter carefully while browning. The difference between perfectly nutty and burnt is just seconds! Use a light-colored pan to easily monitor the color change.
  2. Don't Overmix: Gently fold wet and dry ingredients together. Overmixing can lead to tough, dense doughnuts instead of tender, soft ones.
  3. Piping Hack: For clean, professional-looking doughnuts, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off to fill the doughnut pan evenly.
  4. Cooling is Key: Allow doughnuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
  5. Customize Your Topping: Experiment with different coatings like cream cheese glaze, maple drizzle, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar to make these doughnuts uniquely yours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 180kcal

Carbohydrates: 22g

Protein: 3g

Fat: 9g

Saturated Fat: 5g

Cholesterol: 45mg

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