Description
Delicious homemade apple cider donuts with a warm cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider in a saucepan until it thickens (about 1/2 cup). Let cool.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla, and reduced cider.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
- Fry in oil at 350°F for 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature.
- Donut holes can be made with leftover dough.
- Best served fresh but can be stored airtight for 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American