Categories: Sweet Breads- Coffee Cakes
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 3/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. shortening
- Vegetable oil
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
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Combine 1 1/3 cups flour and next 8 ingredients; beat at low speed of electric mixer until well blended. Increase speed of mixer to medium, and beat 2 additional minutes; stir in remaining flour. Cover dough, and chill at least 1 hour.
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Divide dough in half. Working with one portion at a time, place dough on a heavily floured surface; roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
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Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees, drop in 3 or 4 doughnuts at time. Cook about 1 minute or until golden on one side; turn and cook other side about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
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makes about 2 dozen