DIY Apple Cider Donuts

These Apple Cider Donuts are a Perfect Wintertime Treat

This recipe for a delicious batch of apple cider donuts by Yossy Arefi is easy to make and the perfect wintertime treat to tuck into on a particularly cold day. A hearty compromise between a classic glazed donut and a hot cup of apple cider, this recipe is sure to become a staple in any baker's repertoire.

In order to make your own apple cider donuts, you will need a cup of apple cider, nutmeg, baking powder, cake flour, buttermilk, sugar, canola oil, cinnamon and several circular cookie cutters. Once the dough has been prepared, it is cooled in the fridge overnight to be baked the next morning.

A single batch of apple cider donuts comes out to approximately 10 to 12 donuts.

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3.7 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
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  • Gen Z (primary audience)
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