Herman Applesauce Doughnuts Food

HERMAN APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS

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.

APPLESAUCE DROP DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (the batter will be thick). , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.

APPLESAUCE DOUGHNUTS/DONUTS

Steps:

• Beat 1-1/3 cups of the flour and remaining ingredients (except oil and cinnamon/sugar mixture)with an electric mixer on low speed, until just blended.
• Stir in remaining flour and beat on medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.
• Cover dough and refrigerate for about 1 hour (dough should be stiff after refrigeration).
• Heat 2 to 3 inches of vegetable oil in a fryer or heavy (3 quart) saucepan to 375°F (for perfect doughnuts use a themometer).
• Divide dough in half and roll each half out on a well floured pastry board to 3/8" thick. Cut with a well floured doughnut cutter, or use a 3" cup and a clean pop bottle lid for the center.
• Carefully slide cut doughnuts into hot oil, using a wide spatula. Cook 2 or 3 doughnuts at a time, so as not to lower the tempeture of the oil too much. Fry 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Carefully remove from the oil (do not prick) and drain on papertowels.
• If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture while still hot.

APPLESAUCE DROP DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Beat in applesauce and vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (batter will be extremely thick). In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
• Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil.
• Turn with a slotted spoon and fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm.

BAKED APPLE DONUTS WITH CINNAMON SUGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400℉. Grease two donut pans with butter or baking spray. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, apple pie spice, and salt until combined. Set aside.
• In another mixing bowl, whisk together the applesauce, olive oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth and combined.
• Fold the applesauce mixture into the dry ingredients, until just mixed and no streaks of flour remain.
• Transfer the batter to a large piping bag (or a ziploc bag), snip off the corner, and pipe the batter into the donut pans. Each donut mold will be filled almost to the top.
• Bake until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted into the center of each donut comes out clean, about 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a baking rack to cool.
• When the donuts are cool enough to handle (15 minutes or so), add the melted butter and cinnamon-sugar mixture to two small shallow bowls.
• Dip each donut in the melted butter followed by the sugar topping until well-coated. Enjoy!!