Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp softened butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1 oil for frying
  • 3 1/2 cup powered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup hot water

Method

  • In large bowl, sift together flour, salt, nutmeg and baking powder
  • Cream butter and sugar in separate large bowl.
  • Add egg yolks and mix well.
  • Alternately, mix flour mixture with sour cream until well blended.
  • Add applesauce and mix well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill one hour.
  • On floured surface, roll dough out to about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut out donuts, saving the holes.
  • Makes about 12 donuts.
  • Heat oil over medium heat.
  • One by one fry donuts in oil until light golden brown in color.
  • This does not take long so make sure to watch closely.
  • Dry donuts on paper bag to soak up grease.
  • For glaze, combine powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, light corn syrup and hot water.
  • Whisk until smooth and emmerse each donut and hole and set on wire rack to set.
  • About 20 minutes.