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Caramel Apple Potato Flour Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups potato flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Special Equipment Needed:
- Doughnut pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the potato flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.

4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Fold in the diced apples.

6. Fill each doughnut cavity in the pan with the batter.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a doughnut comes out clean.

8. Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

9. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the doughnuts and serve.

Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: Makes 12 doughnuts

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 200
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 3g

Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Potato flour can be substituted with all-purpose flour.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with melted butter.
- Applesauce can be substituted with mashed banana.
- Milk can be substituted with almond milk.

Variations:
- For a sweeter doughnut, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the wet ingredients.
- For a spicier doughnut, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger to the dry ingredients.
- For a chocolatey doughnut, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.

Tips and Tricks:
- For a lighter doughnut, use a light-colored baking pan.
- For a crispier doughnut, bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Presentation Ideas:
Serve the doughnuts on a platter with a side of caramel sauce for dipping.

Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped walnuts or shredded coconut.

Pairings:
Pair with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.

Suggested Side Dishes:
Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a yogurt parfait.

Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the doughnuts are too dry, add an additional tablespoon of milk.
- If the doughnuts are too dense, add an additional teaspoon of baking powder.

Food Safety Advice:
Store in an airtight container and consume within 3 days.

Food History:
Doughnuts have been around since the 19th century and were originally made with potatoes.

Flavor Profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and slightly spiced.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack.

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Taste: Sweet, Caramelized, Fruity, Nutty