Cider Doughnuts

Ingredients

Cinnamon sugar

1/2 cup

Milk

3/4 cup

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Baking soda

1/2 teaspoon

Baking powder

2 teaspoons

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Egg

1

Granulated sugar

1/2 cup

Butter

1/4 cup, softened

Apple cider

1 cup

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Beat in the egg, then stir in the reduced apple cider.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. These are your dry ingredients.
5. 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.
6. Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the dough to rest and makes it easier to handle.
7. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a doughnut pan.
8. Fill the doughnut pan with the batter. A piping bag can be used for easier filling.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into a doughnut.
10. While the doughnuts are still warm, roll them in the cinnamon sugar. The warmth helps the sugar to adhere better.