Claire Saffitz Makes Apple Cider Donuts | Dessert Person
Apple Cider Doughnuts, that stalwart of autumn and a harbinger of the holidays, are often oily, lacking in apple flavor, and disappointingly stale. But it’s not their fault! Turns out doughnuts are better made at home so they can be eaten fresh, and as long as you follow Claire’s tips for a successful cake doughnut, you can enjoy this perfect taste of fall! Follow along.

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Ingredients:
2 cups cider -- boiled down to ½ cup
½ cup apple butter
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Cinnamon sugar and oil, for assembling

Video Breakdown:
0:00 Start
0:12 Intro to Apple Cider Donuts
0:45 Dessert Person Jingle
1:04 Claire's Opinion on Apple Cider Donuts
2:04 Ingredients & Special Equipment
3:25 Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients
7:45 Incorporate Ingredients
12:19 Cut out Donuts
15:29 How To Fry Donuts
19:05 Claire Tries The Best Apple Cider Donut
20:43 Check Out Spud's New Trick

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