Categories: Pastries

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 Tbsp. PLUS 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided use
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple, peeled cored and finely chopped
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Make a well in the center.
2. In a small bowl, cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in egg. Add apple juice, milk and vanilla; beat until combined. Pour into well of dry ingredients and stir until smooth. Stir apple into the batter. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
3. Place 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. Reroll scraps and cut a few more.
4. Pour at least 2 inches of oil into large, deep degrees. Without crowding, fry doughnuts foor 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
5. If desire, sift the confectioners’ sugar with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle over warm doughnuts.

6. makes 20 doughnuts

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