Day: October 21, 2021

Doughnut Holes

Doughnut Holes
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Doughnut Holes

Recipe by La Bellitude
Servings

4

servings

Everyone loves these doughnut holes. That’s not an exaggeration. They are so popular, I turned them into a “croquembouche” cake for my daughter’s birthday. Easy to make and they freeze well. Not that you’re likely to have any to freeze!

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 4 cups flour

  • 4 tsp baking powder

  • 3/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • oil for deep frying

  • cinnamon and sugar for coating

Directions

  • Beat eggs until thick and lemon-colored. Add sugar and beat until smooth. Thoroughly stir together dry ingredients. Add to the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry doughnuts by large spoonfuls in oil until golden brown and cooked through, turning once while cooking. Drain and cool. Roll in cinnamon-sugar and serve.

Notes

  • The right temperature is critical. If it’s too hot, the outside will be dark brown before the inside is fully cooked. Too cool and they will be greasy and heavy instead of light and crisp.

Pumpkin Hummus

Pumpkin Hummus
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Pumpkin Hummus

Recipe by La Bellitude
Servings

4

servings

When you see the word “pumpkin” in the name of a dish, the flavor of pumpkin pie immediately comes to mind. Because that is usually what it’s supposed to taste like. Not so for my Pumpkin Hummus. It’s a bit spicy and a very fitting dip for fall gatherings. And easy to whip up, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup hummus

  • 1 cup pumpkin

  • 2 tbsp chili powder

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients and mix well. Mix at least an hour before serving if possible to let the flavors blend. Serve with crackers, corn chips, or veggies.