Apple Cider Delights: Irresistible Homemade Apple Doughnuts

Sure! Here’s the detailed recipe for making delicious Apple Doughnuts:

Apple Doughnuts Recipe

• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Servings: 20 doughnuts
• Category: Breads
• Keywords: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Apple, Fruit, Kid Friendly, Hanukkah, Weeknight, Refrigerator, Deep Fried, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for dusting)
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Ensure they are thoroughly mixed.

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2. Create Well:
   Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. This will be where the wet ingredients are added later.

3. Cream Sugar and Butter:
   In a separate small bowl, cream together the sugar and butter until they form a smooth mixture. Then, beat in the egg until well incorporated.

4. Add Wet Ingredients:
   To the creamed mixture, add the apple cider, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat all the ingredients together until they are evenly combined.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   Pour the wet mixture into the well in the dry ingredients. Stir until you achieve a smooth and consistent batter.

6. Incorporate Apples:
   Peel, core, and finely chop the apple. Stir the chopped apple into the batter until it is evenly distributed.

7. Chill the Dough:
   Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling helps the doughnuts retain their shape and texture during frying.

8. Roll Out the Dough:
   After chilling, place half of the dough on a floured surface. Knead it lightly and roll it out to approximately 3/8-inch thickness.

9. Cut the Doughnuts:
   Using a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter, cut out the doughnuts from the rolled-out dough.

10. Fry the Doughnuts:
    Heat the oil in a wok or skillet to 375°F (190°C). Fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure even frying.

11. Drain and Dust:
    Once fried, remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain them on absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly.

12. Prepare Dusting Mixture:
    In a sieve, combine 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar with 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon. Dust the cooled doughnuts with this mixture, shaking off any excess.

Enjoy your freshly made Apple Doughnuts! They are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or any time you’re craving a delightful treat. 🍎🍩