Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic apple cider donuts at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 cup for coating
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar, egg, apple cider, buttermilk, and melted butter until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot to 365 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter.
- Carefully place donuts into the hot oil, frying 2 to 3 at a time. Fry for about 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
- While still warm, toss the donuts in the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar until fully coated.
Notes
- For a better coating, mix the sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain the correct oil temperature for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: apple cider donuts, fried donuts, cinnamon sugar, fall dessert, homemade donuts