Applesauce Doughnut Hole Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• Doughnuts:
• 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup lard, softened, plus more for frying
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup applesace
• 1/2 cup buttermilk