BUTTERNUT SQUASH DONUTS WITH MAPLE SYRUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Butternut Squash Donuts with Maple Syrup Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-4939

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs (use energy egg replacer)
1 1/4 Cup sugar
1 Cup peeled, cooked, pureed butternut squash
1/2 Cup milk
2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 Teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 Cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 Teaspoon ground ginger
Oil, for deep-fat frying
2 Cup hot maple syrup

Steps:

Step 1: Combine the eggs, sugar, squash, milk, butter and vanilla in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, cream of tartar, salt and ginger. Add the dry ingredients to the squash mixture. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 1 ½ hours. Step 2: Place the dough onto a floured board and roll it out to a half-inch thickness. Cut with a 3-inch donut cutter. Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy pan to 375. Fry a few at a time, until golden on both sides. Drain on paper towles and serve drizzled with maple syrup.