Holiday Honey Doughnuts

• 1 package yeast, active dry
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups flour, all-purpose
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 each eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 x vegetable oil
• 1 x honey nut filling

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in honey.
2. Combine flour and salt; blend butter.
3. Add yeast mixture, egg and milk to form a soft dough.
4. Beat well and knead 5 minutes on a greased baking sheet.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
6. Deep-fry in 350F (180C) oil 2 to 3 minutes or until browned on both sides; turn dough over halfway through cooking time.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Slit one side of doughnut and fill each with 2 to 3 teaspoons Honey Nut Filling.
9. Honey Nut Filing: Combine 1/4 cup each chopped dried apricots, apples and walnuts; stir in 2 tablespoons honey and mix well.
10. Makes 3/4 cup.
11. Serving tip: Serve with honey to drizzle on filled doughnuts.

yeast, water, honey, flour, salt, butter, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, honey nut filling

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/holiday-honey-doughnuts-41066 (may not work)