Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

Marg (CaymanDesigns)'s Note:

Quick & easy to make. You can have the batter whipped up in the amount of time it takes for the oil to heat. (I use a Fry Daddy.) We actually like them better after they sit for 5-6 hours rather than warm like most doughnuts I make.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 28 1 ounce ...

• 3 tablespoons butter , softened
• ¾ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½-¾ teaspoon cinnamon , ground
• ¼-½ teaspoon nutmeg , ground
• ¼ cup milk or ¼ cup buttermilk
• oil (for frying)
• sugar

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Beat in applesauce and vanilla.
4. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (batter will be extremely thick). In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
5. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil.
6. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.

Reviews

[Chef #858590]

Excellent and Easy!! I added a little orange zest. Makes a lot.

[SweetsLady]

These were absolutely delish! I made them with 1/2 whole wheat flour and rolled in cinnamon sugar instead of just sugar. Scrumptious!

[Virginia]

These turned out great for me. Only thing I changed was I used my homemade applebutter instead of applesauce, so I left out the spices. Wonderful. Thanks.