1 c. milk
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1 egg
3 c. flour
2 c. chopped Golden Delicious apples
3/4 c. dried currants
Oil for deep frying
Sugar

Heat milk, sugar, salt and butter just until warm. Place warm water in large bowl. Sprinkle in yeast and stir until dissolved. Add the milk mixture, egg and 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in apples and currants. Add remaining flour and mix well. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Drop by tablespoons into deep oil heated to 375 degrees. Fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Roll in sugar. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen doughnuts.