PUMPKIN BUTTERMILK DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Resift flour with baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger into medium bowl.
• Cream butter in large bowl until fluffy.
• Gradually add ¾ cup sugar and beat until fluffy, about 6 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in ¼ cup dry ingredients.
• Add pumpkin and buttermilk and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Add remaining dry ingredients and stir until just blended (dough will be slightly sticky).
• Cover and refrigerate atleast 3 hours or overnight.
• Combine brown sugar and ½ cup sugar in paper bag; set aside.
• Roll dough out on lightly-floured surface to thickness of ¼ to 1/3 inch.
• Using lightly-floured 3 ½ inch round doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts and holes.
• Transfer to floured board as they are cut.
• Gather up scraps and repeat.
• Let stand 10 minutes.
• Heat 4 inches oil in deep fryer to 360F.
• Add ¼ of doughnuts and holes and cook until golden-brown, turning once, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and drain 3 minutes.
• Immediately transfer to paper bag with sugar and shake to coat.
• Arrange on racks.
• Repeat until all doughnuts have been fried and coated with sugar.
• Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
• Store airtight.