Apple Cider Doughnuts

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a resealable plastic bag.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring apple cider to a boil in a medium saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until cider has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Whisk 1 cup flour, remaining 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Mix butter, eggs, egg yolk, and cider together in a medium bowl until smooth; stir into flour mixture. Stir remaining 2 3/4 cups flour into mixture until a smooth dough forms; refrigerate for 10 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Turn dough onto a well-floured surface; pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness with floured fingers. Cut dough with a doughnut cutter or 2 round cookie cutters (1 large and 1 small). Gather scraps and re-pat dough to cut out as many doughnuts as possible.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Fry doughnuts, in batches, until they rise to the surface and begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip; continue frying until brown, about 1 1/2 minutes more.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate; cool, about 1 minute. Toss in reserved bag of cinnamon sugar.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)