1 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
5 tsp. baking powder
1 c. applesauce
1/4 c. Crisco
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. mace
1/2 c. buttermilk
5 c. flour

Mix all ingredients well and place in a sealed container and chill overnight. (Dough will keep up to 3 weeks in refrigerator in a sealed container.) Only take out what you want to use. Roll to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with donut cutter. Then deep fry in oil, turn once after floating on top. Fry until golden brown. If you want you can ice the donuts with a powder sugar and cream mixture, mix it to a medium thickness. Should ice while still warm.