Teresa's Recipes
Cider Doughnuts
The aroma of these heavenly Cider Doughnuts wafting through your kitchen is a perfect herald for the golden days of autumn. These doughnuts, made with a hint of apple cider, truly capture the essence of the season. They are tender, moist, and wonderfully rich, dusted with a warming cinnamon sugar that takes you straight to a cozy fall day, even if it's enjoyed at home.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cinnamon sugar
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup, softened Butter
- 1 cup Apple cider
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 12 doughnuts
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 20g
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the apple cider over medium heat and let it simmer until it is reduced to 1/4 cup. This will intensify the apple flavor. Set aside and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This is an important step that incorporates air into the mixture, contributing to lighter doughnuts.
- Beat in the egg, then stir in the reduced apple cider.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. These are your dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix just until the flour is incorporated; overmixing can result in tough doughnuts.
- Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the dough to rest and makes it easier to handle.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a doughnut pan.
- Fill the doughnut pan with the batter. A piping bag can be used for easier filling.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a doughnut.
- While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar. The warmth helps the sugar to adhere better.
Tips
- For a fun variation, try adding some nutmeg or allspice to the dough for a more complex spice flavor. You could also try glazing the doughnuts instead of dusting them with cinnamon sugar. Simply mix together some powdered sugar with a bit of milk and vanilla extract.