Cider Doughnuts

Replicate the cider doughnuts you get from your favorite apple-picking spot at home with this easy recipe that only takes about 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 29 mins
• Calories: 273 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• vegetable oil for frying
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ½ cup white sugar, or as needed
• 1 instant apple cider mix
• ½ orange, zested (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour apple cider mix into a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Top off with enough sugar to equal 1/2 cup.

Step 2

Combine sugar mixture, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix milk, egg, and orange zest together in a small bowl. Pour over flour mixture; mix gently until dough comes together in a ball.

Step 4

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface; pat into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into doughnuts using a floured doughnut cutter.

Step 5

Fill a large saucepan with oil to a depth 1 1/2 inch; heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a few doughnuts carefully into the hot oil. Fry until deep golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining doughnuts.