Apple Cider Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Apple Cider Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup apple cider; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; vegetable oil or shortening (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 cup apple cider
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
vegetable oil or shortening (for frying)

1
Boil cider in small sauce pan until cider is reduced to 1/4 cup, 8-10 minutes, let cool.
2
In a large bowl, beat sugar with solid shortening until smooth.
3
Mix in eggs, then add buttermilk and cooled cider.
4
In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add to wet ingedients and mix well.
5
Transfer dough to a lightly floured board and pat to 1/2 inch thickness.
6
Cut with a 3 inch donut cutter; re roll the excess donut holes and put scraps back into the dough.
7
Refrigerate formed donuts on baking sheets with wax or parchment paper for 20 minutes to help firm dough for frying.
8
Add enough oil or shortening to fill a deep (3 inch) inch pan; heat to 375 degrees or until oil is bubbling.
9
Fry several donuts at a time, turning until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
10
Place on paper towel covered dishes for draining and cooling.
11
Shake donuts in plastic zip top bags with cinnamon and sugar, and place on wire rack to continue cooling.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup apple cider, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Apple Cider Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple Cider Doughnuts

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