Ingredients

For the doughnuts:

• 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• Vegetable oil, for coating the bowl
• 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon apple butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and at room temperature

For the caramel filling:

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

To finish:

• 2 quarts vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Description

Recipes, Cooking Techniques, And News, Updated Daily. Chow.com - Devoted To The Pleasure Of Food And Drink.

View Full Recipe