Apple Butter Doughnuts

Name: Apple Butter Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup apple butter; Oil for deep-fat frying; BROWNED BUTTER ICING:; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

19 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup apple butter
Oil for deep-fat frying
BROWNED BUTTER ICING:
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
2

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine evaporated milk and lemon juice; let stand 1 minute. Stir in apple butter. Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with apple butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
3

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Roll to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. cutter.
4

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
5

In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl; beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Frost doughnuts.