Apple cider donuts

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Stirring occasionally, simmer the apple cider in a small saucepan over low heat until you’re left with about ½ cup. Takes around 20 minutes.

Step 2

2. Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a donut pan with vegetable oil. Set aside.

Step 3

3. Whisk the flour, both sugars, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

4. Add the vinegar to the milk, stir and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 5

5. In a medium bowl, using a spoon, mix together the cornstarch and water until thin and watery. It will be thick and tacky at first.

Step 6

6. In the medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch water mixture, the homemade buttermilk, oil, and the reduced cooler apple cider until combined.

Step 7

7. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry and use a whisk to combine. If it gets too thick, switch to using a spatula.

Step 8

8. Fill each donut well about halfway. Smooth the batter with a tiny knife or the back of a small spoon.

Step 9

Bake the donuts in the center rack of the oven for 11 minutes.

Step 10

9. Let the donuts cool in the pans for at least 5 minutes before taking them out.

Step 11

10. Dip each donut in the oil and then in the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Then place it on a wire rack.