Applesauce Doughnuts Recipe

• 3 1/3 c. All-purpose flour, divided
• 1 Tbsp. Baking pwdr
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 tsp Grnd nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp Grnd cloves
• 1 c. Applesauce
• 3/4 c. Sugar
• 2 x Large eggs
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable shortening Vegetale oil Confectioner's sugar, (optional)

1. Combine 1 1/3 c. flour and next 8 ingredients; beat at Low speed of electric mixer till well blended.
2. Increase speed of mixer to medium, and beat 2 additional min; stir in remaining flour.
3. Cover dough, and refrigerateat least 1 hour.
4. Divide dough in half.
5. Working with one portion at a time, place dough on a heavily floured surface; roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
7. Heat 2-3 inches of oil to 375 F.; drop in 3-4 doughnuts at a time.
8. Cook about 1 minute or possibly till golden brown on one side; turn and cook other side, about 1 minute.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar, if you like.
11. Yield: about 2 dozen.

allpurpose flour, baking pwdr, salt, nutmeg, cloves, applesauce, sugar, eggs, vegetable shortening vegetale oil

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/applesauce-doughnuts-68426 (may not work)