Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe.

Ingredients:

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

Recipe Instructions:

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, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour.

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

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 325 degrees.
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 doughnuts into glaze or sugar of your choice.

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