Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pour fresh apple cider into a saucepan and heat over medium until reduced to about 1/3 cup, around 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat together room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing well, then beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with cooled reduced cider, until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Once chilled, roll dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out donuts using a donut cutter.
- Mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a medium bowl for coating.
- Heat canola oil in a deep skillet to 360°F. Fry donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
- Toss warm donuts in cinnamon sugar until evenly coated and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Notes
Room temperature ingredients create a smooth batter. Don't skip chilling the dough for best results. Use a thermometer for oil temperature.
