Applesauce Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 2 quartss oil for frying
• 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.25 cups milk
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 2 quarts oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together onto a piece of waxed paper.

3. 3

   Beat eggs and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy. Beat in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Stir in flour mixture, alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, until well blended. Stir in applesauce and vanilla until well blended.

4. 4

   Carefully drop batter by level tablespoons, 3 or 4 at a time, into hot oil; do not overcrowd the deep fryer or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once with tongs, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cool completely before serving.