Recipe - Holiday Honey Doughnuts

1 pack Yeast
2 tablespoon Water
2 tablespoon Honey
2 cup Flour
One half teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Butter
1 Egg
One fourth cup 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. Deepfry 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 One fourth cup each chopped dried apricots, apples and
walnuts; stir in 2 tablespoons honey and mix well. Makes Three fourths cup.

Serving tip: Serve with honey to drizzle on filled doughnuts.

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