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.

CINNAMON APPLESAUCE CAKE DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
• Add 3 cups flour, applesauce, and next 6 ingredients; beat at low speed of an electric mixer until moistened.
• Beat at medium speed for an additional 2 minutes.
• Stir in 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough.
• Turn out onto a well-floured surface.
• Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes); add enough remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
• Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
• Punch dough down and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
• Roll dough to 1/2 inch thickness; cut with a lightly floured 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter.
• Combine doughnut holes and any remaining scraps of dough; reroll to 1/2 inch thickness and cut as before.
• Place doughnuts on baking sheets coated with cooking spray; brush 2 tablespoons melted margarine over doughnuts.
• Let rise, uncovered, in a warm, draft-free place for 40 minutes.
• Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag and set aside.
• Bake doughnuts at 425°F for 8 minutes or until golden.
• Immediately brush remaining 2 tablespoons melted margarine over baked doughnuts; add doughnuts to plastic bag.
• Seal the bag and shake to coat.

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.