GINGER DOUGHNUTS

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Yield Makes about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

Doughnuts
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger (about 4 ounces)
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled
Topping
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
3 cups solid vegetable shortening (for frying)

Steps:

  • For doughnuts:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Stir in crystallized ginger and lemon peel.
  • Whisk sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in large bowl to blend well. Stir in cream and melted butter. Add dry ingredients and stir to blend well (dough will be sticky). Cover bowl with plastic wrap; chill at least 1 hour. (Dough can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • For topping:
  • Mix sugar and ground ginger in medium bowl to blend.
  • Line large baking sheet with plastic wrap. Roll out dough on generously floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. Using floured 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter, cut out dough rounds. Using floured 1 1/4-inch cookie cutter, cut out hole in center of each large dough round, forming doughnuts. Gather dough scraps and reroll on floured surface. Repeat process, cutting out more doughnuts until all dough is used up. Place doughnuts on prepared baking sheet.
  • Line another large baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Combine vegetable oil and shortening in heavy large pot. Attach deep-fry thermometer inside pot. Heat oil mixture over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature. Using slotted spoon, carefully lower 4 doughnuts into oil. Cook until bottoms of doughnuts are deep golden brown, about 2 minutes. Turn doughnuts over and cook until bottoms are brown, about 2 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer doughnuts to paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Cool slightly. While doughnuts are still warm, turn to coat in sugar topping. Repeat process with remaining doughnuts. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap and store at room temperature.)

Kshetra Sunuwar
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These donuts are a bit too spicy for my taste, but I can see how they would be popular with people who like ginger.


Prince Rocky
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I'm not a huge fan of donuts, but these ginger donuts are amazing. The ginger flavor is perfectly balanced and the texture is perfect.


Andrew Tuyub
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These donuts are a great way to start your day. They're light and fluffy and the ginger flavor is a great way to wake up your taste buds.


Amelie Velvick
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I'm always looking for new donut recipes and this one is a keeper. These donuts are delicious and easy to make.


Kashif Jutt
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I made these donuts for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


ZAHID ULLHA aFghan
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These donuts are perfect for a special occasion. They're sure to impress your guests.


Kris Cr
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I love the fact that these donuts are baked and not fried. They're much healthier than traditional donuts.


Samuel JamesEd
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These donuts are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Mengistu Shemels
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I followed the recipe exactly and the donuts turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Saeed Chandio
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but these donuts were surprisingly good. The ginger flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


Melissa Lisa
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These donuts are a great way to use up leftover ginger. I always have some on hand and these donuts are a quick and easy way to use it up.


Victoria Martir
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I love ginger and these donuts are the perfect way to satisfy my craving. They're light and fluffy with just the right amount of spice.


Ramdihal Mandal
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I made these donuts for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


Rahat Tech Tube
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These donuts are delicious! The ginger flavor is just right and the texture is perfect.


Dajana Markov
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I've never made donuts before, but these were surprisingly easy. The instructions were clear and the donuts turned out great.


Jaquan Martinez
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These donuts were so easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the ginger flavor. I will definitely be making these again.