Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Main

AmountIngredient
Apple Cider
All-purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda2 t
Salt1 t
Ground Cinnamonground (1 tsp)
Ground Nutmegground (¼ tsp)
Unsalted Buttersoftened
Granulated Sugar
Whole Eggs
Apple Cider Reduction
Buttermilk

Glaze

AmountIngredient
Powdered Sugar
Ground Cinnamonground (¼ tsp)
Salt⅛ tsp
Apple Cider
Apple Brandy
Scaled ingredient total2,715.1 g

Prep Method 15

  1. Doughnut:

  2. 1.Gently reduce the apple cider by 75% to 120 g (4.2 oz). Set aside to cool.
  3. 2.Sift the dry ingredients and set aside.
  4. 3.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar until smooth and aerated.
  5. 4.Add the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as necessary.
  6. 5.Gradually add the reduced apple cider and the buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  7. 6.Add the dry ingredients and mix just until the dough comes together.
  8. 7.Dust a parchment-lined sheet pan with flour and turn the dough out onto the pan. Flour the top of the dough and pat it down until it is ½-inch thick. Use more flour if the dough is sticky.
  9. 8.Transfer the dough to the freezer until firm (about 30 minutes).
  10. 9.Cut into the doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or use two sizes of round cutters to create the hole.
  11. 10.Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  12. 11.Add enough oil to a deep-sided pan to measure the depth of about 3-inches. Over medium heat, bring the temperature of the oil to 360°F (182°C).
  13. 12.Carefully add a few doughnuts to the oil, being careful not to crowd the pan. Fry until golden brown. Turn the doughnuts over and fry until the other side is golden. Drain on paper towels.
  14. Glaze:

  15. 13.Sift the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  16. 14.Whisk the cider and brandy into the powdered sugar mixture until smooth.
  17. 15.The old fashioned way of glazing doughnuts is to dip them by hand. The trick is to have the glaze thick enough to coat the doughnut in one application. If either the glaze or the doughnuts are too warm, the glaze will run off.

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Ingredient and sub-recipe costs used to calculate this recipe.

Ingredient / Sub-Recipe ( | )Cost
Apple CiderThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
All-purpose Flour$0.892
Purchase item nameGreat Value All-Purpose Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, 5 lb Bag
Purchase cost$2.38
Purchase unit5 pound
Date added2025-11-26
Item ID #10403017
Vendorwalmart
Baking PowderThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Baking SodaThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0045
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Ground CinnamonThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Ground NutmegThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Unsalted Butter$0.7623
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$0.5803
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Whole EggsThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Apple Cider ReductionThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
ButtermilkThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Powdered SugarThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Ground CinnamonThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Salt$0.0005
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Apple CiderThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Apple BrandyThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit
Total Yield1,960 g
Total Cost$2.2397
Cost Per G:$0.0011

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10 costing issues
  • Apple Cider: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Baking Powder: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Baking Soda: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Ground Cinnamon: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Ground Nutmeg: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Whole Eggs: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Apple Cider Reduction: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Buttermilk: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Powdered Sugar: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
  • Apple Brandy: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size100 g

Amount per serving

Calories300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g
8%
Saturated Fat 0g
2%
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 66g
24%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 7g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.

Draft calculation · 76% mapped. Scaled batch: 5927 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.

Additional details

  • Yield: thirty-two 50 g (1.8 oz) doughnuts