Applesauce Drop Doughnuts

"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."
 
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photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
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photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
28 1 ounce doughnuts
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Beat in applesauce and vanilla.
  • 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.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil.
  • Turn with a slotted spoon and fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.

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Reviews

  1. Excellent and Easy!! I added a little orange zest. Makes a lot.
     
  2. 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.
     
  3. I used 1 egg, unsweetened homemade applesauce, homemade baking powder, and milk (not buttermilk). I also decided to make baked muffins instead of deep-fried doughnuts. Either the tang of the applesauce came through strongly, or there was an interaction with the baking powder (can happen with homemade). Also, either I mixed the batter too much (and I know not to do that for muffins), or it's a bit dense.<br/><br/>I made enough changes, what with dropping the eggs and switching the cooking method, that I don't want to rate this recipe. The taste is pretty good (even dense, with a cinnamon streusel topping), but I don't recommend using this as a muffin recipe!
     
  4. These were absolutely delish! I made them with 1/2 whole wheat flour and rolled in cinnamon sugar instead of just sugar. Scrumptious!
     
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  1. These were absolutely delish! I made them with 1/2 whole wheat flour and rolled in cinnamon sugar instead of just sugar. Scrumptious!
     

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