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    America Runs on Donuts: 7 Fall Breakfast Recipes

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    Apple Cider Donut Holes
    Make apple cider donut holes
    Ingredients:
    2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 large egg
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/2 cup canned pure ... more 
    Photo by: Family Kitchen
    Apple Cider Donut Holes
    Make apple cider donut holes
    Ingredients:
    2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 large egg
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
    2 cups all purpose flour
    2 tsp. baking powder
    1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. ground ginger
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
    canola oil (for frying)
    Directions:
    In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until well blended; beat in the egg and vanilla, then pumpkin puree. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt and add half to the butter mixture, beating just until combined. Beat in the buttermilk, then the remaining flour mixture. Cover and let the dough sit for an hour. When ready to make doughnuts, heat a couple inches of canola oil in a heavy pot until hot but not smoking. Cook a couple at a time until golden. less 
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    Mon, Nov 5, 2012 3:32 PM EST
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    One of my favorite things about fall are the warm flavors that are perfect for donuts. Maple, cinnamon, pumpkin - they are all delicious when stirred into batter. And when it's warm and dreary out, a warm donut made with fall flavors is quite comforting. Here are seven fantastic donut recipes for fall that are perfect for making at home. Go ahead - indulge! - By Kelsey Banfield



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