How to Make Applesauce Doughnuts with Buttermilk - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a soft, fluffy doughnut that's been perfectly spiced and filled with the warm, comforting flavor of applesauce. These Applesauce Doughnuts with Buttermilk are the ultimate fall treat, and they're sure to become a new favorite in your household. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast option or a delightful dessert, these doughnuts are the perfect choice.

What sets these doughnuts apart is the use of buttermilk, a tangy and creamy ingredi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts canola oil for deep frying
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground mace
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, butter, eggs and applesauce. In a separate bowl, stir together flour baking powder, salt, baking soda, mace and cinnamon. Stir flour mixture into the egg mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Mix until a stiff dough is formed.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 3/4 to 1 inch thick sheet. Make sure to roll the dough to an even thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a doughnut cutter.
  • Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Turn doughnuts as soon as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve hot.
  • Nutrition

    190 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 172mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 42mg