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Viral Dubai Donut and Pumpkin Spice Donut

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A festive donut duo featuring the luxurious, glossy Dubai donut topped with pistachios and saffron, and the cozy pumpkin spice donut bursting with warm fall flavors. Soft, fluffy, and indulgent, these two donuts celebrate both elegance and comfort in every bite.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts (6 Dubai, 6 Pumpkin Spice)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying or Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
    • 2 tsp instant yeast
    • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • Oil for frying (2–3 cups)

 

    • 1/2 cup sugar syrup or 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2–3 tbsp milk
    • 2 tbsp crushed pistachios
    • Saffron threads soaked in 1 tbsp warm milk (optional)
    • Edible gold leaf (optional)

 

    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
    • 3/4 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/3 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp cloves)
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • Oil for frying (2–3 cups) or nonstick spray for baking

 

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dubai Donuts: Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. Add flour, butter, egg, and salt. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth. Cover and rise 1 hour until doubled. Roll and cut dough into donuts, rest 20 minutes. Fry at 350°F until golden. Dip in glaze or brush with sugar syrup, sprinkle pistachios, and drizzle saffron milk. Add edible gold if desired.
  2. Pumpkin Spice Donuts: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt. In another bowl, beat pumpkin, egg, milk, butter, vanilla, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Fold in dry mix. Fry spoonfuls in 350°F oil until golden, or bake in greased donut pan at 350°F for 12–14 minutes. Dip in cinnamon glaze or dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

  • Bake Dubai donuts for 12–15 minutes at 350°F instead of frying for a lighter option.
  • Swap saffron glaze with rosewater glaze for floral flavor.
  • Top pumpkin spice donuts with cream cheese frosting instead of glaze for a cake-like twist.
  • Make mini versions for parties by cutting smaller donut shapes or using mini pans.
  • Prepare Dubai dough ahead and refrigerate overnight; combine pumpkin wet/dry separately before baking.

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