Description
Classic apple cider donuts coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and spiced treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Boil apple cider until reduced to 1/2 cup. Let cool.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk, vanilla, and reduced cider.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
- Fry donuts in 350°F oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar to coat.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to check oil temperature.
- Don’t overcrowd the fryer.
- For baked donuts, bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American