Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts Recipe

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At traditional parties, Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts are an indispensable presence, especially during the Christmas season. Make these delicious dreams in a simple way.

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INGREDIENTS FOR PORTUGUESE PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

Pumpkin
Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Orange zest
Egg yolk
Baking powder
Cinnamon stick

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS

Step 1: Peel, wash the pumpkin and cut into small chunks. In a saucepan, add the pumpkin chunks with water seasoned with a cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook about 25 to 30 minutes. When the pumpkin is cooked, drain it and let cool completely.

Step 2: Place the pumpkin in a blender and blend on high until obtain a creamy mixture. Transfer the pumpkin to a large bowl and add the sugar, the egg yolk, orange zest, flour and mix well with a spoon.

Step 3: Heat the oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a spoon and fry them on both sides until golden. When they are fried, remove them with a skimmer and place on a plate with absorbent paper. Let cool slightly and coat them in sugar mixed with cinnamon.

Step 4: Serve the pumpkin dreams at room temperature.

Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts

At traditional parties, Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts are an indispensable presence, especially during the Christmas season. Make these delicious dreams in a simple way.

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Category:Desserts, Recipes

Cuisine: Portuguese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 8 units

Prep Time:15 m

Cook Time:45 m

Total Time:60 m

Ingredients

1 kg (2 1/4 pounds) pumpkin
125 grams (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
175 grams (1 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
Zest of one orange
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cinnamon stick
Sugar and cinnamon
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Peel, wash the pumpkin and cut into small chunks. In a saucepan, add the pumpkin chunks with water seasoned with a cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil over high heat. When starts boiling, reduce to medium heat and cook about 25 to 30 minutes. When the pumpkin is cooked, drain it and let cool completely.
Place the pumpkin in a blender and blend on high until obtain a creamy mixture. Transfer the pumpkin to a large bowl and add the sugar, the egg yolk, orange zest, flour and mix well with a spoon.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. When the oil is hot, add small portions of the dough with a spoon and fry them on both sides until golden. When they are fried, remove them with a skimmer and place on a plate with absorbent paper. Let cool slightly and coat them in sugar mixed with cinnamon.
Serve the pumpkin dreams at room temperature.

Portuguese pumpkin doughnuts

Nutrition facts

Serves 8 units

Per Serving:

% DAILY VALUE

Calories 189

Total Fat 1 g(2%)

Saturated Fat 0 g(0%)

Cholesterol 26 mg(9%)

Sodium 9 mg(0%)

Total Carbohydrate 43 g(14%)

Protein 4 g