Applesauce Doughnuts with Buttermilk recipe

Name: Applesauce Doughnuts with Buttermilk
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.75 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup buttermilk; 0.5 teaspoon ground mace; 0.75 cup applesauce; 2 quarts canola oil for deep frying; 0.25 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, butter, eggs and applesauce. In a separate bowl, stir together flour baking powder, salt, baking soda, mace and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Mix until a stiff dough is formed.

Step 3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 3/4 to 1 inch thick sheet. Make sure to roll the dough to an even thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a doughnut cutter.

Step 4

Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Turn doughnuts as soon as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.