Apple Cider Glazed Donuts - Baked and Fried Versions

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1/4 tsp Ginger, ground

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Egg yolks, large

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Corn syrup, light

• Baking & Spices

  • 3 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 envelopes Rapidrise yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp White sugar

• Drinks

  • 1 cup Apple cider

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 1/8 cup Whole milk

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Description

Directions

• Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large mixer bowl. In a small bowl combine the milk and butter and warm in the microwave to very warm (120° to 130°F). Use a thermometer if you have one!
• Beat in the egg yolks to the flour mixture and then add in the milk + butter mixture. Beat for 2 minutes at low speed. Continue adding the remaining 1 and 1/2-2 cups of flour, until a soft dough forms.
• Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic (about 4 to 6 minutes). Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Roll out dough on a lightly floured counter into a 12-inch circle, about 1/2-inch thick. Using a 3-inch cookie or biscuit cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible.
• Cut out center with a 1-inch cookie cutter, the top of a spice container, or poke a hole through the center with finger. 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.
• To bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F, and bake the risen doughnuts for 8 to 10 minutes.
• To fry: Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350°F. 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 and then transfer to wire rack. Drizzle with Apple Cider Glaze OR using tongs, dunk the doughnuts in the glaze. Serve warm.
• Boil the apple cider in a small saucepan until reduced in half, about 7 to 10 minutes. Place powdered sugar in medium bowl. Whisk in hot cider, vanilla, and corn syrup until smooth.