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August 2, 2011
Old-Fashioned Doughnuts
Old-Fashioned Breads
Prep time:
20 minutescooking time:
6 minutes“At Grandma's, the first Saturday of the month was doughnut-making day.”
Ingredients
Serves 12
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 quart vegetable oil
- 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colored sprinkles, optional
Directions
1
Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Add granulated sugar; beat until thick and lemon colored, about 4 minutes. Beat in applesauce and butter.
2
Beat in flour mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half. Place each half on large piece of plastic wrap. Pat each half into a 5-inch square; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 hours.
3
Pour oil into a large Dutch oven. Place a deep-fat thermometer in oil. Heat oil over medium heat until thermometer registers 375°F. Adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature at 375°F.
4
For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Cover.
5
Roll one dough half to 3/8-inch thickness. Cut with floured 3-inch cutter; reserve holes. Repeat with remaining dough. Reroll scraps and cut dough again.
6
Place 4 doughnuts and holes in hot oil. Cook until golden, about 2 minutes, turning often; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining holes and doughnuts. Spread glaze over doughnuts; top with sprinkles, if desired.
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Grandma's Secret Trick
Grandma's Secret Trick
When it came to doughnuts, Grandma liked variety. She often changed their flavor by stirring grated orange or lemon zest into the dough, or using cardamom or allspice in place of the cinnamon or nutmeg.
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