Apple Butter Doughnuts
Apple Butter Doughnuts is a breakfast that serves 30. One portion of this dish contains approximately 3g of protein, 16g of fat, and a total of 294 calories. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up ground nutmeg, sugar, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a lacto ovo vegetarian diet. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Baked Apple Butter Cardamom Doughnuts with Brown Butter Glaze, Apple Cider Doughnuts, and Apple Fritter Doughnuts.
Instructions
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Combine evaporated milk and lemon juice; let stand 1 minute. Stir in apple butter.
Add flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with apple butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
Roll to 1/4-in. thickness.
Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter.
In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides.
In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Pour into a small bowl; beat in the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla. Frost doughnuts.