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Photo of: Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)

Costas French Market Doughnuts (Beignets)

Submitted by: PREGOCOOK
Home Town: Denver, Colorado, USA
Living In: Dhahran, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
Try this traditional recipe for beignets from a user who swears this tastes just like the ones served at the famous New Orleans hot spot, the Cafe du Monde. Pour a coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy these tender pillow-like doughnuts for any special occasion or weekend breakfast. 

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Berry-Filled Doughnuts

Submitted by: Ginny Watson
Provided by: Simple & Delicious
Just four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-to-be-popular treat sent in by Ginny Watson of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Friends and family will never guess that a tube of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. TIP: Vary the flavor by using different jams. 

Sufganiot

Submitted by: Rachel
Build a holiday brunch around these scrumptious homemade doughnuts. A rich yeast dough is cut into rounds, filled with sweetened cottage cheese or fruit preserves, fried in oil and rolled in confectioners' sugar. 

Pumpkin Buns

Submitted by: RADHIKA GHATAGE
Living In: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
These pan-fried buns are flavored with fresh pumpkin and brown sugar. They're an excellent snack to go with tea or coffee. 

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Kneecaps

Submitted by: SUPENELOPE (Sue)
This small, sweet fried doughnut has an indent in the center, rather than a hole. It's then covered with powdered sugar and filled with whipped cream. Add a few sprinkles or sugars for a decorative touch. 

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Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

Submitted by: Kelly
I have tried so many versions of glazed doughnuts, and this one finally came out perfect! Just like the ones at my favorite doughnut shop. 

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Grandma's Doughnuts

Submitted by: Tiffany H.
When you're hungry for doughnuts, but don't have the time to mix a dough, try this quick and tasty treat. 

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Beignets

Submitted by: Regina
A traditional New Orleans-style recipe for their famous beignets! Grab a cafe au lait and you're set! 

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Applesauce Doughnuts

Submitted by: Terri
Try these delicious doughnuts for an old-fashioned taste treat. Serve sprinkled with confectioners sugar, if you wish. 

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Malasadas

Submitted by: Colette
A yeast doughnut of Portuguese origins that is very popular in Hawaii, malasadas are rich with eggs, butter and milk. Deep-fried, then coated with plain sugar, they make an irresistible treat. 

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Spice Balls

Submitted by: MARY AUSTIN
Similar to doughnut holes, these sweet, deep fried balls are great plain or tossed with sugar and cinnamon. Fry 'em up, and pop 'em down! 

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French Breakfast Puffs

Submitted by: Kimberly Flora
Provided by: Simple & Delicious
'Rather than serve typical pastries, I like to make these light tender treats when I have guests at breakfast,' writes Kimberly Flora from Peru, Indiana. 'Everyone enjoys their sweet cinnamon and sugar coating.' 

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Malasadas Dois

Submitted by: Scotty Carreiro
Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA
A raised, deep fried, Portuguese donut. Very popular as fund raisers in Southeastern Massachusetts where I grew up. 

Zucchini Puffs

Submitted by: Anna
A great way to use up the abundant zucchini in your garden. I freeze grated zucchini in 2 cup portions for winter Puffs! 

Nana's Fastnachts

Submitted by: Sandy
These are similar to doughnuts but much tastier! They are usually made on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday). 

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Herman Applesauce Doughnuts

Submitted by: Jacquelyn Demery
Sweet yet tangy, these sweet Herman starter doughnuts are amply spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and hint of a dollop of applesauce in the batter. 

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Poppy Seed Doughnuts

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by: Cooking for 2
This scrumptious doughnut recipe from our Test Kitchen provides a few extra servings but freezes well. Though you may find it difficult not to eat them all at once! 

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Plain Cake Doughnuts

Submitted by: Jennifer Long
A simple cake doughnut lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with sugar and cinnamon, or a confectioners' sugar glaze. 

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Cake Doughnuts

Submitted by: Christina
Simple cake doughnuts you can make fresh in your own home. Spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, you could even make the dough the night before! 

Maple Twists

Submitted by: Eleanor Johnson
These sweetened, cream-cheese-filled little pastries are made easier with the use of baking mix. Just pop them in the oven on a bed of brown sugar, maple syrup and nuts, and watch them disappear. 

 
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