Holiday Honey Doughnuts

[Chef]

Yield: 12 doughnuts

Serving Ideas: Serve with honey to drizzle on filled doughnuts.
1 1/4-ounce package active dried yeast
2 tablespoons warm water (105º to 115ºF)
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
vegetable oil

HONEY NUT FILLING
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup chopped apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons honey
Servings: 12
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 350ºF 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.
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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

Servings: 12