A pumpkin donut recipe that’s soft, neatly shaped without a cutter, and aesthetic with glaze toppings. Perfect for home bakers & bakery business ideas.

Donuts are often known for their classic soft and sweet taste. This time, Elmer presents a Pumpkin Donut version that has been trending on social media. Pumpkin not only adds a unique flavor but also gives a natural color to the donuts. The texture is soft, sturdy, and long-lasting, even without a cutter the result stays neat and the center hole does not expand. The addition of toppings from various Elmer Dip Glaze variants makes the appearance and taste even more appealing, aesthetic, and eye-catching!

Let’s check out the full recipe below.

Pumpkin Donut Recipe

Ingredients A

1000 g High-Protein Flour

    15 g Instant Yeast

    15 g Salt

  170 g Sugar

      5 g Bakerline Maxi Soft Bread Improver

    10 g Baking Powder

Ingredients B

100 g Egg Yolks

340 g Cold Water

100 g UHT Milk

200 g Pumpkin (steamed & mashed)

Ingredients C

130 g Avena Margarine

Toppings

Elmer Dip Glaze Series

Elmer Meses Series

Goodrich Gorerro Crumb Series

How to Make Pumpkin Donuts

1. Mix Ingredients A until well combined (1 minute).

2. Add Ingredients B, mix for 3 minutes.

3. Add Ingredients C, knead until smooth and elastic.

4. Remove dough, rest for 10 minutes.

5. Divide into 35 g portions, shape into balls, then rest another 10 minutes.

6. Arrange on a tray (lined with a clean cloth or dusted with flour), rest for 15 minutes.

7. Make holes in the dough, ferment until doubled in size.

8. Fry in oil at 160°C for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

9. Decorate with glaze, sprinkles, or crumbs as desired.

For Elmer Lovers who want to start a bakery business or add menu variations, Pumpkin Donuts have many selling points:

1. The natural yellow color from the pumpkin makes the appearance more attractive.

2. Soft and fluffy texture, yet sturdy.

3. Can be decorated with trendy toppings like glossy glaze, sprinkles, or crumbs.

4. Lasts longer with the help of bread improver, staying fresh for up to 2–3 days.

Pumpkin Donuts are not only a fun recipe to try at home but also a promising bakery business idea. With the right tips, the result will be neat even without a cutter, soft, and aesthetic. Add toppings from the Elmer Dip Glaze Series to make your donuts look even trendier and more eye-catching.