Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe

By ldelmas

Ingredients

• 2 cups apple cider
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice
• 2 large eggs
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Chocolate Glaze for Doughnuts or Maple Glaze for Doughnuts, optional

Details

Servings 12
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, bring cider to a rapid boil; cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Cool completely.

Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.

Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 325°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Fry doughnut holes, a few at time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly. If desired, dip tops of doughnuts into glaze of your choice.
Yield: 1 dozen doughnuts plus doughnut holes.

Ginger-Sugar: In a shallow bowl, mix 3/4 cup sugar and 2-3 tablespoons ground ginger. Toss with warm doughnuts. Yield: 3/4 cup.

Originally published as Apple Cider Doughnuts in Taste of Home
September/October 2014, p18