Waring DF250B, DF280 manual Applesauce Spice Doughnuts, Makes about

Cook only as much as will float easily in the oil. Too much added to the Waring Pro® Professional Deep Fryer will cause the temperature to drop, and the food will be difficult to turn. Turn bread when it rises to the top of the oil, taking

care not to pierce it. Lift cooked breads from the fryer; allow them to drain for a moment, then place on paper towels to drain.

Applesauce Spice Doughnuts

Makes about 24

3¹⁄3 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour, divided

1tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¹⁄8teaspoon freshly grated/ground nutmeg

¾ cup granulated sugar

2tablespoons vegetable shortening

1cup applesauce

2large eggs oil for frying flour for dusting

powdered or granulated sugar for dusting

Place the flour, baking powder, salt, and spices in a medium bowl and stir with a whisk to blend; reserve. Place the sugar and shortening in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat to blend and break up the shortening. Add the applesauce and eggs; beat until smooth. Add the flour mixture in two additions and blend on medium speed until mixed. Cover dough and chill for a least 1 hour.

Divide dough into two equal portions. Place one portion of dough on a generously floured surface and dust with flour. Roll out to ½-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter and place doughnuts on a waxed paper lined baking sheet or tray. Repeat with remaining dough. Re-roll scraps and repeat.

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