Apple Cider Donuts

Ingredients

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FOR THE DOUGHNUTS:

2 c. apple cider

1/2 c. apple butter

1/3 c. unsalted butter

4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling

3/4 c. granulated sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. apple pie spice

3/4 tsp. kosher salt

1/2 tsp. baking soda

2 large eggs

Canola or peanut oil, for frying

FOR THE SPICED SUGAR:

1 c. granulated sugar

2 tsp. apple pie spice

Directions

1

For the doughnuts: Bring the apple cider to a boil over medium-high heat in a small saucepan. Boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 3/4 cup, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the apple butter and unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and combined. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

2

Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk the eggs into the apple cider mixture until well combined. Add the apple cider mixture to the flour mixture and stir until all of the dry ingredients are incorporated. Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour.

3

For the spiced sugar: Stir together the sugar and apple pie spice in a large bowl; set aside.

4

Heat 1 1/2-inches of oil over medium heat to 350° in a large Dutch oven. Turn dough out onto a generously floured surface and pat into a 1/2-inch thickness with floured hands. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut the dough into about 14 circles, re-rolling the scraps as needed. Using a 1-inch round cutter, cut a hole in the center of each dough circle; reserve for doughnuts holes, if you like.

5

Working in batches, fry the doughnuts and doughnuts holes, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes for doughnuts and about 2 minutes for doughnuts holes. Using a spider or large slotted spoon, transfer the fried doughnuts and doughnuts holes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain for 30 seconds. Toss the hot doughnuts and doughnuts holes in the spiced sugar to coat. Serve warm or let cool to room temperature.

To bake: Place the dough rings in a lightly greased doughnut pan. Bake at 350º until golden brown on the bottom, about 15 minutes. Carefully flip the doughnuts using a fork. Continue baking until both sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes. Working with one doughnuts at a time, dip in 1/2 cup melted butter and then toss in spiced sugar.

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