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krispy kreme apple cider glazed

Krispy Kreme Apple Cider Glazed Doughnut

Author: Olivia Stone | Home Chef
280kcal
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Prep 30 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
1 hour 20 minutes
Total 2 hours
A soft, fluffy homemade doughnut inspired by the seasonal Krispy Kreme Apple Cider Glazed Doughnut, finished with a sweet apple cider and cinnamon glaze.
Servings 10 servings
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • Doughnuts
  • ½ cup apple cider
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Glaze
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Stand mixer or wooden spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Doughnut cutter
  • Saucepan
  • Deep skillet or fryer
  • Cooling rack
  • Whisk

Method

  1. Warm the apple cider and milk until lukewarm.
    krispy kreme apple cider glazed
  2. Stir in yeast and a little sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour, remaining sugar, egg, butter, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. Mix and knead until a soft dough forms.
  5. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  6. Roll dough to about ½-inch thickness and cut into doughnut shapes.
  7. Let the doughnuts rest for 20–30 minutes.
  8. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
    krispy kreme apple cider glazed
  9. Fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides.
  10. Transfer to a cooling rack.
  11. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
  12. Dip cooled doughnuts into the glaze and let set.

    13. Tips for Making Apple Cider Glazed Doughnuts

    1-Use fresh apple cider for a stronger, more natural fall flavor.
    2-Do not overmix the dough or the doughnuts may become dense instead of light and fluffy.
    3-Keep the oil around 350°F (175°C) for even frying and a golden exterior.
    4-Let the doughnuts cool slightly before glazing so the glaze stays on the surface.
    5-Adjust the glaze consistency with a little extra cider or powdered sugar as needed.
    6-Serve fresh for the softest texture and best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving85gCalories280kcalCarbohydrates39gProtein4gFat12gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat5gCholesterol25mgSodium170mgPotassium65mgFiber1gSugar20gVitamin A180IUCalcium25mgIron1mg

Notes

  • Reduce the apple cider slightly for a stronger flavor.
  • Avoid adding too much flour to keep the doughnuts soft.
  • Let the doughnuts cool before glazing.
  • Best served fresh.
krispy kreme apple cider glazed

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