Apple Cider Donuts

Name: Apple Cider Donuts
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. granulated sugar; 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon; 3 c. apple cider; 2 large eggs; 6 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled; 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface; 2/3 c. packed light brown sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice; 1 48-oz. bottle canola oil

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Oct 3, 2016

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apple cider donuts on a vintage serving platter

Brian Woodcock

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 45 mins

These taste just like they're fresh from the cider mill.

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Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
3 cups apple cider
2 large eggs
6 Tbsp. butter, melted and cooled
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. Kosher salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
1 48-oz. bottle canola oil

Directions

1. Step 1Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a paper bag; shake to mix.
2. Step 2Boil cider in a large skillet over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely. Whisk together eggs, butter, and reduced cider in a bowl.
3. Step 3Beat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and pie spice with an electric mixer until combined, 30 seconds. Beat in cider mixture just until moistened. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
4. Step 4Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat to 365 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Divide dough in half. Working with one half at a time, on a floured work surface, roll dough to 1/2" thick and cut into circles with a floured 3" doughnut cutter. Repeat with remaining dough, re-rolling scraps once.
5. Step 5Fry doughnuts and holes, in batches, until golden brown, 45 seconds to 1 minute per side. Drain on prepared baking sheet 30 seconds. Gently toss warm doughnuts in cinnamon sugar.
6. Step 6Serve warm or at room temperature.