Butternut Squash Donuts

Directions

1. In a Ziplock bag, add yeast, warm water, sugar, brandy, Lemon zest, oil, egg, and flour. Zip the bag, mix well. Place in a bowl of warm water for 1 hour.
2. On a Flour surface, roll out your dough and using a glass, form circular shapes. Let it rise for 60 minutes, covering with a clean cloth.
3. For Filling: In a large pot on medium heat, boil cubed butternut squash until soft and tender. Remove from heat, transfer to bowl to puree.
4. Once butternut squash is pureed, add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring, until mixture is soft and smooth. *For a thicker consistency, continue heating and stirring over medium-low heat for an additional 10- 15 minutes.
6. In a large Pot, fill with oil, once oil is hot, place dough and fry for 1 minute each side. Remove from heat. Poke a hole in centre, using a piping bag, add Butternut Squash filling, drizzle Icing Sugar on top, and ready to serve.

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