Applesauce Doughnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable oil
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/4 c. unbleached white flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 c. honey
1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 c. apple cider, apple juice or milk
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Fill heavy saucepan 2/3 full with vegetable oil; heat to 360\u00b0 on deep fat frying thermometer.
Sift flour, baking powder, soda and spices together; set aside.
Combine honey, brown sugar and eggs.
Add 2 tablespoons oil, beating thoroughly.
Alternately add dry ingredients and cider, mixing well.
Stir in applesauce and vanilla.
Carefully drop batter by level tablespoons, 3 or 4 at a time, into hot oil; do not overcrowd.
Fry, turning once, for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove with tongs and drain on paper towel.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.