Applesauce Doughnuts

Name: Applesauce Doughnuts
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1 c. whole wheat flour; 1 1/4 c. unbleached white flour; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 c. honey; 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. apple cider, apple juice or milk; 1 c. unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 tsp. vanilla

15 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c. unbleached white flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. apple cider, apple juice or milk
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions

1

Fill heavy saucepan 2/3 full with vegetable oil; heat to 360° on deep fat frying thermometer.
2

Sift flour, baking powder, soda and spices together; set aside.
3

Combine honey, brown sugar and eggs.
4

Add 2 tablespoons oil, beating thoroughly.
5

Alternately add dry ingredients and cider, mixing well.
6

Stir in applesauce and vanilla.
7

Carefully drop batter by level tablespoons, 3 or 4 at a time, into hot oil; do not overcrowd.
8

Fry, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
9

Remove with tongs and drain on paper towel.
10

Makes 3 to 4 dozen.