Posted by Karen on April 04, 2001 at 21:03:15:
In Reply to: ISO apple cider donuts posted by Bonny on April 04, 2001 at 16:21:29:
Apple Cider Doughnuts
1 cup apple cider
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoonbaking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
vegetable oil or shortening for frying
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
Boil apple cider in small saucepan until it is reduced to 1/4 cup,
8 to 10 minutes; cool.
Beat sugar with shortening until smooth. Add eggs and mix well,
then add buttermilk and reduced cider. Stir together flour, baking
powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in another bowl.
Add to liquid ingredients; mix just enough to combine.
Transfer dough to lightly floured board and pat to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with 2 1/2- to 3-inch doughnut cutter; reserve doughnut holes
and reroll and cut scraps.
Add enough oil or shortening to fill a deep pan 3 inches; heat to
375'F. Fry several doughnuts at a time, turning once or twice,
until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove to paper
towels with slotted spoon.
For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and cider. Dip doughnuts while
warm; serve warm.
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Apple Cider Scones
1 cup grated apple - cored but not peeled - slightly packed
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup (scant) sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
Cinnamon Sugar:
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
thin slices of apple (peel on) for garnish
Preheat oven to 425 F.
Line the top sheet of doubled up baking sheets with parchment paper. Prepare apples (you will need about two) and set aside. In a food processor, place the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon and process to blend.
Add butter and pulse until you have a coarse, mealy texture. Turn out into a large bowl. Make a well in the center and stir in apple cider or juice, then fold in grated apples. Turn mixture out onto a lightly floured work surface or board. Knead gently to make a mass. Sprinkle board with sugar and cinnamon (mixing with fingertips to distribute cinnamon). Toss scone dough on this and turn once or twice to coat.
Pat dough into a thickness of 1 inch and cut in 2 1/2 inch circles or cut into 6-8 wedges. Garnish with a thin apple slice.
Bake until lightly golden - 14-18 minutes.
6-8 Scones