Zucchini doughnut puffs are a delicious and unique sweet treat that is perfect for any occasion. Made with grated zucchini, flour, sugar, eggs, and a variety of spices, these doughnuts are moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a sweet snack, or a special dessert, zucchini doughnut puffs are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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ZUCCHINI PUFFS
A great way to use up the abundant zucchini in your garden. I freeze grated zucchini in 2 cup portions for winter Puffs!
Provided by Anna B
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, onion, and garlic. Blend in baking mix, salt and pepper.
- Heat 1/2 inch of oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Drop batter by spoonfuls into hot oil, and fry until evenly brown and fluffy. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 405.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
EASY DOUGHNUT PUFFS
A family favorite for years. Eyes light up when they discover I've made them.
Provided by KitchenResolution
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Muffin Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper cups.
- Place flour, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, egg, baking powder, salt, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl. Mix dough by hand until well combined but some lumps remain. Fill muffin tin with dough.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, but color is not yet golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Pour melted butter into a bowl. Mix 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon nutmeg together in a separate bowl. Dip muffins in the butter coating; immediately roll in the cinnamon dusting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 12.5 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 98.5 mg, Sugar 9.5 g
ZUCCHINI DOUGHNUT PUFFS
A "secret" recipe that my aunt gave my mother in 1983. My aunt was the kind of person who was a good cook but would hide her recipes from other women. Am guessing at how many puffs you might get from this. Mom says this is really good and popular with her lady friends.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Quick Breads
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Put oil into large frying pan and heat to 370 degrees.
- In large bowl, beat eggs well, add both sugars, cream together thoroughly, add melted butter, milk, sherry, vanilla, and zest.
- Stir in zucchini into same bowl as above.
- In a medium size bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Take about a teaspoon of dough, gently drop it into hot oil, and fry for about 1 minute per side. (Mom does about 18 at a time, but it depends upon the surface area of your frying pan.).
- Drain on paper toweling.
- Make a thin glaze by combining powdered sugar with a tablespoon of orange juice and keep adding orange juice until you think it is right.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 56.3, Sodium 411.8, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 56.3, Protein 8
ZUCCHINI PUFFS
From the Old Parish Church, Sheffield MA, via my grandmother. This is good with some crumbled feta added.
Provided by iguana
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grate zucchini and onion.
- Beat in eggs.
- Sift together dry ingredients, add to zucchini mixture.
- Heat oil for shallow-frying in large frying pan.
- Drop in batter by large spoonfuls, fry until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 141, Sodium 611.2, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.4
Tips:
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense doughnuts.
- Use fresh zucchini. Fresh zucchini will yield the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the zucchini finely. This will help the zucchini blend into the batter more easily.
- Don't skimp on the spices. The spices in this recipe are what give the doughnuts their unique flavor.
- Cook the doughnuts over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Drain the doughnuts on paper towels. This will help remove any excess oil.
- Serve the doughnuts warm or at room temperature. They're best when fresh.
Conclusion:
Zucchini doughnut puffs are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. And because they're made with zucchini, they're also a healthy choice. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give zucchini doughnut puffs a try. You won't be disappointed.
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