Applesauce Donts

 2 1/4 c sifted flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 c granulated sugar

1/4 c packed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 T veg oil

1/4 c milk

1 c unsweetened applesauce

1/2 tsp vanilla

Heat Oil in skillet or deep fat fryer to 360 degrees. Sift together the flour, powder, soda, spices and salt. Beat together sugars and eggs in large mixer until fluffy. Beat in 2 TB oil. Stire in flour mixture, alternatively with milk. Stir in applesauce and vanilla.

Carefully drop by level TBS 3 or 4 at a time into hot oil. Do not over crowd. Fry for 3 minutes, turning once. Transfer with tongs to paper towel to drain. Cool completely. May coat with powdered sugar.