Applejack Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   Beat the shortening and brown sugar at medium speed of an electric mixer until blended.
2. 2
   Add the applesauce and egg; beat well.
3. 3
   Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Add to the shortening mixture. Beat well.
5. 5
   Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
6. 6
   Cut the dough with a floured 2-1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
7. 7
   Pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large Dutch oven.
8. 8
   Heat oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
9. 9
   Drop in 3 to 4 doughnuts at a time.
10. 10
    Cook 1-1/2 minutes on each side.
11. 11
    Drain on paper towels.
12. 12
    Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
13. 13
    Roll the doughnuts in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
14. 14
    Cool on wire racks.