GINGER DOUGHNUT TWIST

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup molasses
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional oil for deep-fat frying
LEMON GLAZE:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs until light and lemon-colored. Beat in the brown sugar, sour cream, oil and molasses. Combine the flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough into 18 pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-in. rope. Fold in half and twist several times. Pinch ends to seal., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry twists, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a shallow bowl, whisk glaze ingredients until blended. Dip warm twists in glaze to coat. Let stand until set.

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