HERMAN APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS

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Chewy, tangy doughnuts made with Herman Sourdough Starter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar while they're hot.

Provided by Jacquelyn Demery

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups vegetable oil for frying
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shortening
½ cup white sugar
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup Herman Sourdough Starter
¼ cup buttermilk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup applesauce
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks, Herman sourdough starter, buttermilk, vanilla extract, applesauce and dissolved baking soda. Mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and flour. Stir flour mixture into the wet ingredients until smooth.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out the doughnuts and let stand for 10 minutes before frying.
  • Heat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 120.9 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

Carmela Pruett
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These doughnuts are a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


Muhammad Ameen
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I love the way these doughnuts are glazed. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Nazran Khan
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These doughnuts were a little too greasy for my taste.


Rasidul Islam
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I've never had applesauce doughnuts before, but I'm glad I tried these. They're really unique and delicious.


Rs sagor5050
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These doughnuts are so good, I could eat them every day!


Tara kadel
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my doughnuts turned out really dense. I'll have to try again.


Kaly Partin
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These doughnuts are delicious! I love the way the applesauce and cinnamon flavors blend together.


Fekademariam Abere
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I found these doughnuts to be a bit dry. I think I would add more applesauce next time.


Dbndera Dbndera
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These doughnuts are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


becca
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I've made these doughnuts several times now, and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite!


Sayad Azan
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These doughnuts are so easy to make, and they're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.


Joel Samuel
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I'm not a big fan of applesauce, but these doughnuts were surprisingly good. The applesauce flavor is subtle, and the doughnuts are really moist and fluffy.


moraima goris
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These doughnuts were a hit with my family! They're so light and fluffy, and the applesauce gives them a delicious sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.