Ingredients

• Apple cider - 1 cup
• All-purpose flour - 3 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Baking soda - ½ teaspoon
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - ¼ teaspoon
• Unsalted butter, melted - 4 tablespoons
• Eggs - 2
• Buttermilk - ½ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil, for frying - as needed
• Cinnamon sugar, for coating - 1 cup

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a small saucepan, reduce the apple cider over medium heat until it measures about 1/4 cup. Let it cool.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, combine the cooled cider, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract.

4. 4.

   Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

5. 5.

   Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6.

   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

7. 7.

   Cut out donuts using a donut cutter.

8. 8.

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).

9. 9.

   Fry donuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

10. 10.

    Drain on paper towels and toss in cinnamon sugar while still warm.

Nutritional Facts