IME, silicone baking molds work perfectly well. That is afterall what silpat baking sheets are made of!! I would still be inclined to very lightly grease the molds, especially if the recipe called for it.

I have a couple metal non-stick donut pans someone gave me. They work great for baking donuts...something I haven't done in awhile! Just based on my own experience, silicone pans aren't the best with heat conduction. They're good if sticking is a concern, but browning can be minimal. Just depends on what you're baking and the result you want. I had some silicone baking pans (muffin and cake) and finally gave them away.

I have non stick pans and just made 6 dozen donuts Sunday for our after church treat! Worked wonderfully. Pumpkin doughnuts sound good!

I use silicone pans for cupcakes all the time. I give them a light spray and nothing ever sticks, and it's easier to get the cupcakes out than with a regular pan as you can push them from underneath if they need encouraging.

I've found it's best to support them in the oven on a cookie sheet.

Can't edit, so will add, I haven't had any issues with not browning: my cupcakes brown finr.

Maybe it just depends on the brand you use. I can't remember the brand I had, but they just didn't do a great job.

Here are my donuts from Sunday:

Those doughnuts look fabulous. I’m going to do a quick search and see what price I can find.

If the doughnuts turn out well I’ll post the recipe.

These are so fabulous. We made 2 batches, and added chocolate chips to the second batch!

Recipe

Those look delicious, Annette! We are not GF but I do like the flavor of coconut flour. I'm going to try these.

Looks great!

I have metal non-stick doughnut pans. I make apple doughnuts and sometimes use some squash flour in those, but I might have to give pumpkin a try.

I tend to prefer metal to silicone because metal seems more stable/solid than silicone. But I still tend to put a lipped cookie sheet under my pans just in case anyway.

anxiously awaiting your recipe ...