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Apple Cider DoughnutsRecipe : Apple Cider Doughnuts
Procedure :
1 c Apple cider 1 c Sugar 1/4 c Solid vegetable shortening 2 lg Eggs 1/2 c Buttermilk 3 1/2 c All-purpose flour 2 ts Baking powder 1 t Baking soda 1/2 ts Cinnamon 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 ts Nutmeg Vegetable oil or shortening -for frying -----GLAZE----- 2 c Confectioners' sugar 1/4 c Apple cider 1. Boil apple cider in small saucepan until it is reduced to 1/4 cup, 8 to 10 minutes; cool. 2. Beat sugar with shortening until smooth. Add eggs and mix well, then add buttermilk and reduced cider. Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in another bowl. Add to liquid ingredients; mix just enough to combine. 3. Transfer dough to lightly floured board and pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with 2 1/2- to 3-inch doughnut cutter; reserve doughnut holes and reroll and cut scraps. 4. Add enough oil or shortening to fill a deep pan 3 inches; heat to 375'F. Fry several doughnuts at a time, turning once or twice, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to paper towels with slotted spoon. 5. For glaze, mix confectiners' sugar and cider. Dip doughnuts while warm; serve warm. Source: Chicago Tribune, January 15, 1997 |
