CIDER DOUGHNUTS

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Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch of these light and moist doughnuts on hand. They disappear quickly because no one can eat just one! -Suzanne Christensen, Defiance, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup apple cider
6 tablespoons butter, melted
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk together first 10 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, cider and melted butter. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Divide dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 229mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.