Apple Cider Cinnamon Donuts (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 250 g all-purpose flour
02 - 5 g baking powder
03 - 2 g baking soda
04 - 2 g fine sea salt
05 - 2.5 g ground cinnamon
06 - 1.5 g apple pie spice

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 110 g light brown sugar
10 - 100 g granulated sugar
11 - 120 ml whole milk
12 - 5 ml vanilla extract
13 - 60 ml apple cider, reduced to 30 ml

→ Topping

14 - 50 g granulated sugar
15 - 2.5 g ground cinnamon
16 - 30 g unsalted butter, melted

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a donut pan thoroughly with non-stick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and apple pie spice until fully blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir in reduced apple cider.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Spoon batter into prepared donut cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake in preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden and donuts spring back when touched.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack.
08 - While donuts are still warm, dip each in melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
09 - Enjoy warm for optimal flavor and texture.

# Notes:

01 - Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature (20–22°C) away from sunlight to preserve freshness.
02 - Avoid dusting with powdered sugar before storage to prevent sogginess; sprinkle just before serving for best results.
03 - If extended storage is necessary, wrap each donut individually in plastic wrap and freeze. Defrost at room temperature or reheat gently in the microwave.