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Herman Applesauce Doughnuts

SUBMITTED BY: Jacquelyn Demery PHOTO BY: kiss the cook

"Chewy, tangy doughnuts made with Herman Sourdough Starter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar while they're hot."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe average a 4.3 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  50 Min
Original recipe yield 12 doughnuts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup Herman Sourdough Starter
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in warm water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by Suzy Homemaker
The texture of this doughnut is much crispier than the cake doughnuts I have made before. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by plumsumm
these had great flavor. I live in town famous for its apples and they sell apple cider donuts.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2007 by Gabe W
awesome d's MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Herman Applesauce Doughnuts

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 327

  • Total Fat: 18.1g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 121mg
  • Total Carbs: 37g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 4.2g

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