Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/4 cup apple cider or 1/4 cup apple juice
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1/4 cup milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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oil (for deep frying)
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 egg
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1 medium apple (McIntosh or Empire is good)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Make a well in the center.
- In a small bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then beat in the egg.
- Add the apple juice, milk, and vanilla to the creamed mixture, and beat all together.
- Pour mixture into the center of the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Peel, core, and finely chop the apple, then stir it into the batter.
- Cover and chill the dough for 1 hour.
- Place half the dough on a floured board; knead lightly, and roll out to approximately 3/8-inch thick.
- Cut with a floured 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter.
- Heat the oil to 375°F in a wok or skillet; fry the dough for 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown (do not overcrowd); drain on absorbent paper.
- When cool, dust doughnuts with a mixture of 1 cup confectioners sugar mixed with 1 tbsp cinnamon placed in a sieve; shake off excess.