Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

Name: Applesauce Drop Doughnuts
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup milk; Oil for deep-fat frying; Additional sugar

13 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup milk
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (the batter will be thick).
2

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.