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Apple Bran Donuts with Brown Butter Glaze

Servings 12
Author That's My Home

Ingredients

  • 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 c. wheat bran
  • 1 t. baking soda
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 1/4 c. unsweeted apple sauce
  • 1/4 c. light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1 apple peeled and chopped fine (I used Gala)
  • 4 T. unsalted butter
  • 1 c. powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 - 4 T. milk

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 6-cup donut pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the flour, bran, baking soda and salt.
  • In a larger bowl, whisk together the oil, molasses, apple sauce, brown sugar, egg and sour cream. Dump the flour mixture into the wet mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the chopped apple to the donut batter. Divide batter evenly among 12 donut cups. Bake 10 - 12 minutes, until donuts spring back when lightly pressed on top.
  • Allow donuts to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before removing them and letting them cool completely on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling continuously, for about 6 - 7 minutes, until butter is nice and browned. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk together the browned butter, powdered sugar and milk to make the glaze.
  • Dip the tops of each donut into the brown butter glaze to coat.