Holiday Honey Doughnuts

• 1 pkg. yeast
• 2 tbsp. water
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• Vegetable oil
• Honey-nut filling (see below)

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 oil for 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 tsp.
9. honey-nut filling.
10. Honey-nut filling: Combine 1/4 cup each chopped dried apricots, apples and walnuts; stir in 2 tbsp.
11. honey and mix well.
12. Makes 3/4 cup.

yeast, water, honey, flour, salt, butter, egg, milk, vegetable oil, honey

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4992 (may not work)