Fried Pumpkin Spice Donuts

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon.
2. Fold in the pumpkin puree and yogurt with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until combined.
3. Coat your palms with a little vegetable oil and use your hands to finish mixing the ingredients together. Work the dough into a ball.
4. Separate the dough ball into 12 even portions and roll them into smooth balls in your hands.
5. Use your thumb to poke a hole into the center of each dough ball and gently stretch and mold them into donut shapes.
6. Heat two cups of vegetable oil or canola oil in a stock pot or large heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat on the stove.
7. When a candy thermometer shows that the oil has reached 325⁰-350⁰ Fahrenheit, gently lower an uncooked donut into the oil. 
8. Allow the donut to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden browned and slightly puffed, then gently turn it over using a pair of tongs or a chopstick to cook on the other side. 
9. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes or until both sides of the donut are equally browned and puffed. Carefully remove the donut to a plate lined with paper towels and allow to cool for a few minutes.
10. Continue the process, cooking the donuts in batches of 1-3 at a time (depending on your comfort level), until all of the portions are cooked.

Coating Donuts

1. Melt the butter in the microwave in a tempered glass measuring cup or heat-safe bowl. 
2. In another bowl, stir together the white sugar and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined. 
3. Gently dip a donut into the melted butter, coating on all sides, then dip it into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
4. Use a spoon to help coat the donut with the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated, then set aside on a plate.
5. Continue the process until all of the donuts are coated, then serve. Enjoy!