These apple-studded cake doughnuts are easy to make at home. Serve with or without a dusting of cinnamon-spiked confectioners' sugar.
Apple Doughnuts
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoons PLUS 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided use
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 egg
1/4 cup apple juice or cider
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup confectioners' sugar, optional
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Make a well in the center.
In a small bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add apple juice, milk and vanilla; beat until combined. Pour into well of dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Stir apple into the batter. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
Place dough on a floured board, knead lightly and roll out to approximately 3/8-inch thick. Cut with a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter. Reroll scraps and cut a few more.
Pour at least 2 inches of oil into a large, deep skillet and heat to 375 degrees. Without crowding, fry doughnuts for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
If desired, sift the confectioners' sugar with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle over warm doughnuts.
Makes 20 doughnuts.
Recipe adapted from The Apple Cookbook: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes by Olwen Woodier
Food on 01/27/2016