Squash Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Squash Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Shortening; 1 & 1/4 Cups Sugar; 2 Eggs (well Beaten); 1 Cup Cooked Squash, You Can Use Zucchini, Yellow Or Any Of Your Favorite Squash; 1 Teaspoon Vanilla; 3 Cups Flour; 1/2 Teaspoon Salt; 3 Teaspoons Baking Powder; 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg; 1 Cup Milk

Servings: persons

1
Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, squash (squash can be prepared by peeling and cutting into chunks, sprinkled with water, covered with waxed paper and microwaved until fork tender) and vanilla.
2
Sift flour with salt, baking powder and spices.
3
Add alternately with milk to first mixture.
4
Chill dough about 30 minutes.
5
Turn dough out onto lightly floured board. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
6
Take board close to kettle with hot oil that has been heated to 365 degrees. Carefully transfer cut doughnut with spatula and slide quickly into the hot oil.
7
Fry as many at a time as can be turned easily. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry 2-3 minutes total, or just until golden brown. Lift from fat with long fork. Drain on absorbent paper in a warm place.
8
Serve plain, sugared or glazed.

552

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Shortening, 1 & 1/4 Cups Sugar, 2 Eggs (well Beaten), 1 Cup Cooked Squash, You Can Use Zucchini, Yellow Or Any Of Your Favorite Squash, and more.

Yes, Squash Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Squash Doughnuts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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