11
Applesauce Spice Doughnuts
Makes about 24
3¹⁄
3
cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, divided
1
tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¹⁄
8
teaspoon freshly grated/ground nutmeg
¾ cup granulated sugar
2
tablespoons vegetable shortening
1
cup applesauce
2
large eggs
flour for dusting
oil for frying
powdered or granulated sugar for dusting
Put the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices into a medium bowl and stir
with a whisk to blend; reserve. Put the sugar and shortening into a large
bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat to blend and break up
the shortening. Add the applesauce and eggs; beat until smooth. Add the
flour mixture in two additions and blend on medium speed until mixed.
Cover dough and chill for a 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 paper lined baking sheet or tray. Repeat with remaining
dough. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
Heat vegetable oil in Waring Pro
®
Professional 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.
