Breakfast
Applesauce Spice Doughnuts
Makes about 16 doughnuts
Applesauce Spice Doughnuts
Makes about 16 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 21⁄3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch freshly grated/ground nutmeg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening
- 2⁄3 cup applesauce
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Flour for dusting
- Powdered or granulated sugar for dusting
Preparation
- Using a whisk, blend together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl; reserve.
- Put the sugar and shortening in a large bowl. With an electric mixer on low speed, beat to blend and break up the shortening.
- Add the applesauce and egg; beat until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture in two additions and blend on medium speed until mixed.
- Cover dough and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Divide dough into two equal portions. Place one portion of dough on a generously floured surface and dust with flour.
- Roll out to ½-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter and place doughnuts on a waxed-paperlined baking sheet or tray.
- Repeat with remaining dough. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
- Heat vegetable oil in Cuisinart® 3.4-Quart Deep Fryer until it reaches 375°F. Carefully lower 3 doughnuts into the hot oil – do not overcrowd!
- Fry on each side, about 1½ to 2 minutes, turning with a slotted spoon or wire skimmer.
- Remove and drain on layered paper towels. Pat gently to remove any excess oil and sprinkle with desired amount of sugar.
