Applesauce Doughnuts/Donuts Recipe

Name: Applesauce Doughnuts/Donuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup applesauce; ¾ cup sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; vegetable oil, for frying; cinnamon-sugar mixture

Servings: persons

3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup applesauce
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
vegetable oil, for frying
cinnamon-sugar mixture

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["Beat 1-1/3 cups of the flour and remaining ingredients (except oil and cinnamon/sugar mixture)with an electric mixer on low speed, until just blended.", "Stir in remaining flour and beat on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.", "Cover dough and refrigerate for about 1 hour (dough should be stiff after refrigeration).", "Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a fryer or heavy (3 quart) saucepan to 375F (for perfect doughnuts use a themometer).", "Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a well floured pastry board to 3/8"" thick.", "Cut with a well floured doughnut cutter, or use a 3"" cup and a clean pop bottle lid for the center.", "Carefully slide cut doughnuts into hot oil, using a wide spatula.", "Cook 2 or 3 doughnuts at a time, so as not to lower the tempeture of the oil too much.", "Fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.", "Carefully remove from the oil (do not prick) and drain on papertowels.", "If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture while still hot."]

618

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup applesauce, ¾ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons shortening, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Doughnuts/Donuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Doughnuts/Donuts

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