Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

Makes 30 donut hole sized fritters

2 Tbsp. flax meal dissolved in 6 Tbsp water (or 2 eggs)

3 Tbsp. water, warm to touch

1 cup chunky  applesauce with sugar and cinnamon (homemade)

¼ cup oil of choice

1 tsp. cider vinegar

1 cup gf oat flour

1 cup gf all purpose flour

½ tsp. baking soda

1 ½ tsp. baking powder

¼ cup sugar

 ½ tsp. salt

2 tsp. xanthan or guar gum

2 tsp. yeast (optional)

1.     Preheat oil of choice in a fryer.

2.     Combine flax goo (or egg), water, applesauce, oil, and vinegar in a bowl until combined. 

3.     In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine flours, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, salt, xanthan gum (or guar gum), and yeast (if using).  With mixer on low speed, add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.

4.     Using a small cookie scoop (about 1 Tbsp. capacity), drop dough into hot oil.  Cook for about 3-5 minutes or until they are brown and crispy on all sides.  Remove to a paper towel and roll in granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar.  Cool and enjoy!