Recipe Name:	Applesauce Drop Doughnuts	Submitted by:	Karey Westfall
Source:		Source Description:	Taste of Home Online
Ethnicity:	None	Last Modified:	7/8/2006
Base:	Bread	Approximate Cost:	$4.54
Course:	Breakfast	Comments:
Difficulty:	Easy	Cook Time: 30 min.
Preparation Time:	10-30 Minutes
Number of Servings:	60

Ingredients: 3 Tablespoon(s) softened margarine or butter 3/4 Cup(s) sugar 3 egg 1 Cup(s) applesauce 1 Teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 4 1/2 Cup(s) all purpose flour 3 1/2 Teaspoon(s) baking powder 1 Teaspoon(s) salt 3/4 Teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon 1/2 Teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg 1 2/5 Cup(s) milk

Directions: Also need oil for deep fat frying and additional sugar. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk (the batter will be thick). In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop teaspoonfuls of batter a few at a time into hot oil. Turn with a slotted spoon and fry until golden, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; roll in sugar while warm. Yield: about 5 dozen.

Frosted Pumpkin Doughnuts Frosting ( Add to shopping list ) : 3 Cup(s) powdered sugar 2 1/2 Tablespoon(s) orange juice 1 Tablespoon(s) evaporated milk 1 Teaspoon(s) grated orange peel

Directions: Combine frosting ingredients; spread over cooled doughnuts.