apple cider doughnut - give it a try
a calorie worthy doughnut best served fresh from your stovetop
Ingredients
- 2 cups cider
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon group allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring cider to a rapid boil and cook over high heat until reduced by half - cool completely
- In a large bowl, whisk flours, brown sugar, salt, soda, powder and spices. In a small bowl whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider. Stir into dry ingredients until moistened (dough is pretty sticky). Cover and put in the fridge for at least an hour, you want the dough firm enough so you can shape the doughnuts.
- Divide dough in half, on a floured surface pat each portion to ½ inch thickness; make sure to flour your hands and cutter(s) cut out about a dozen doughnuts.
- Heat oil to 365’ and fry a few at a time. 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Fry holes a few at a time approx. 1 minute on each side. Drain and cool slightly. Using a paper lunch bag; if you have one on hand; add some cinnamon and sugar and enjoy!