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In a small saucepan, combine water, orange juice and honey.
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Heat to 110 degrees F. Add the yeast and stir to dissolve.
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Place liquid/yeast mixture in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment.
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In a large bowl, sift together the flour, whole-wheat flour and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed to combine.
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Add egg yolks and melted butter and mix on low speed until dough is formed.
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Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface.
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Place dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl and cover with a towel.
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Place in a warm draft-free location for 1 1/2 hours to rise.
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Remove dough from bowl and place on a floured surface.
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Roll out to 1/4-inch thick and cut into 3-inch circles.
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Place circles on a lightly oiled sheet pan.
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Cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
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In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil to 360 degrees.
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Fry the donuts in the oil, a few at a time.
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Fry each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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In a shallow pie plate, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
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Remove the doughnuts from the oil and dredge in the cinnamon sugar.
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Place apricot jelly in a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip.
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Poke the tip into the side of the doughnut and gently squeeze the filling evenly into all of the doughnuts.
