posted by PAH 04-29-99 3:21 PM
Baked Fresh Apple Doughnuts
1 1/2 C. Flour
1 C. Sugar, divided
1 3/4 t. Baking Powder
1/2 t. Salt
1/2 t. Nutmeg
1/2 C. Shortening
1 Egg, beaten
1/4 C. Milk
1 C. Grated Apples
1/4 C. Melted Butter
1 t. Cinnamon
Mix together flour, 1/2 C. Sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in egg and milk.
Fold in grated apples. Fill greased muffin cups 1/2 full.
Bake at 350° for 15-25 minutes (depending on the size of the muffin tins).
Cool slightly.
Remove from pans and dip tops in melted butter, then in remaining 1/2 C. sugar combined with cinnamon.
Makes 12-2 1/2" doughnuts or more of the smaller sizes.