Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven

   5 min

   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your donut pan by greasing it well. This ensures easy release after baking.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients

   5 min

   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until fully blended and set aside for later use.

3. 3

   Combine wet ingredients

   3 min

   In another bowl, mix together oil, sugar, egg, and apple cider until well combined. This mixture will help create a moist donut texture.

4. 4

   Combine wet and dry mixtures

   3 min

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can affect the texture of the donuts.

5. 5

   Fill the donut pan

   5 min

   Scoop the batter into a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Fill each donut cavity about halfway and tap the pan on the counter to settle the batter.

6. 6

   Bake the donuts

   10 min

   Place the filled pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Adjust baking time as necessary based on your pan type.

7. 7

   Prepare the glaze

   5 min

   While the donuts are baking, mix powdered sugar with additional apple cider to create your glaze. Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more cider for a thinner glaze or more sugar for thickness.

8. 8

   Cool and glaze the donuts

   5 min

   After about 10 minutes of cooling, gently remove the donuts from the pan and place them on a cooling rack. Dip each donut's top into the glaze and return to the rack to set.

9. 9

   Roll in spiced sugar

   5 min

   If using spiced sugar, melt some butter in a bowl. Dip each donut in the butter, then roll in the spiced sugar mixture. This adds an extra layer of flavor and sweetness.

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