Old Fashioned Donuts

By á-3443

Ingredients

• Cider Glaze:
• 2 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
• 3 eggs
• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 3 tsp. cinnamon, divided
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 3/4 c. 2% milk
• oil for deep frying
• Optional Toppings...
• 2 Tbsp. apple cider
• 1 Tbsp. cream
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• Mix.
• Maple Glaze:
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 3-4 Tbsp. maple syrup
• Mix.
• Fruit Topping:
• 2 Tbsp. fruit jam
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. milk
• Mix.

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 c. sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder, 1 tsp. cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.Add to butter mixture alternately with the milk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a 3" donut cutter. (Or use a cookie cutter and a water bottle lid for the hole.) Fry donuts a few at a time to golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Combine the remaining sugar and cinnamon; roll warm donuts in mixture.