Recipe of the day

 Baked Pumpkin Donuts:

In place of the icing, try sprinkling these swirly doughnuts with a mixture of 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice before baking. RECIPE INGREDIENTS For the Doughnuts: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup canned pumpkin 2 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup shortening, butter, or margarine, softened For the Icing: 1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 3-4 teaspoons milk

DIRECTIONS FOR THE DOUGHNUTS: In a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and baking soda. Add pumpkin, eggs, milk, and shortening, butter, or margarine; beat with an electric mixer on low speed till mixed. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip with a 1/2-inch opening. Pipe onto 2 greased baking sheets in 3-inch circles. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F oven for 10 minutes, or till golden brown. Cool doughnuts on a rack over waxed paper. FOR THE ICING: In a small mixing bowl stir together powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in enough milk to make a smooth icing of glazing consistency. Spoon icing over doughnuts.