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                        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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