Apple Cider Glazed Donuts

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Apple Cider Glazed Donuts are light, fluffy yeast donuts dipped in a sweet cider glaze. A cozy fall recipe inspired by classic apple cider donuts.

Course Breakfast, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider Glazed Donuts, Apple Cider Glazed Doughnuts, Fall Baking, Yeast Donuts

Prep Time 1 35

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1 50

Servings

Calories 172kcal

Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a
kitchen aid with dough hook attachment or a large mixer bowl. Heat milk
and butter to very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F). Add to flour
mixture with egg yolks; beat for 2 minutes at low speed. Continue adding
remaining flour, until soft dough forms.
If using Kitchen aid, knead with dough hook or knead on a lightly
floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes). Cover
counter lightly with flour and let dough rest for 10 minutes.
Deflate dough and roll out on a lightly floured counter into a 12-inch circle, about ½-inch thick. Using a 3-inch donut cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible. Place doughnuts about 2 to 3 inches apart on lightly greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Re-roll and cut remaining dough. Cover doughnuts and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350℉. Fry 2 to 3 doughnuts at a time, turning occasionally until well browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Cool a few minutes, then dunk the doughnuts in the glaze and sit on wire rack with a sheet of wax paper beneath to catch drippings. Serve warm.
For Apple Cider Glaze: Boil apple cider in a small saucepan until
reduced in half, about 7 to 10 minutes. I did this while frying the
doughnuts and it was ready by the time I was ready to dunk.