Apple Stuffed Yeast Doughnuts
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1 package dry yeast
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbs. warm water
1 tbs. margarine
1 c. milk - scalded and cooled
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
3 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
pinch nutmeg
1 can apple pie filling
oil for frying
Cinnamon sugar:
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Mix the yeast, sugar and warm water together.
Let foam 10 minutes. Scald the milk and
add the margarine, stirring to melt the margarine.
Let milk cool.
In a medium bowl, blend the cooled milk,
egg and sugar with the yeast mixture.
Add the flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Knead 2-3 minutes. Place in greased bowl
and refrigerate overnight (or at least four hours).
Roll out dough between 1/4-1/2" thick.
Cut in 3" squares. Heat the oil to 375F
and fry squares a few at a time.
Drain on paper towels.
Make a small slit in each square either across
the top surface or on the side.
Spoon in apple filling.
Dust top with cinnamon sugar (below).
Can be frozen and re-heated in a very low oven (250-300F).
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.
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