Holiday honey doughnuts

 
                          HOLIDAY HONEY DOUGHNUTS
 
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 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breakfast                        Brunch
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1       pk           Yeast
    2       tb           Water
    2       tb           Honey
    2       c            Flour
      1/2   ts           Salt
    2       tb           Butter
    1                    Egg
      1/4   c            Milk
                         Vegetable oil
                         Honey Nut Filling
 
   Dissolve yeast in warm water; stir in honey.  Combine
   flour and salt; blend butter.  Add yeast mixture, egg
   and milk to form a soft dough.  Beat well and knead 5
   minutes on a greased baking sheet.  Cover and let rise
   in a warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
   Deep-fry in 350 F oil 2 to 3 minutes or until browned
   on both sides; turn dough over halfway through cooking
   time. Drain on paper towels. Slit one side of doughnut
   and fill each with 2 to 3 teaspoons Honey Nut Filling.
   
   Honey Nut Filing:  Combine 1/4 cup each chopped dried
   apricots, apples and walnuts; stir in 2 tablespoons
   honey and mix well.  Makes 3/4 cup.
   
   Serving tip:  Serve with honey to drizzle on filled
   doughnuts.
  
 
 
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