Time to make the doughnuts (with cider and spice)

Fellow bloggers Tartelette and Culinary Concoctions by Peabody are hosting an event called Time to Make The Doughnuts. Which give me an excuse to post one of my favorite indulgences inspired by my grandmother's fried cakes, posted only a few weeks ago. These are doughnut holes without the doughnuts, meaning they're perfect little indulgences . . . if you don't eat too many. Of course doughnut drops are great dredged in sugar and spice or glazed with a light frosting, but I find they're just as delicious unembellished and warm.

Cider and spice doughnut drops

Makes about two dozen
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cloves
2 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup apple cider
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Peanut oil for frying

Stir together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and set aside. Whisk sugar and eggs together in a large mixing bowl, then stir in flour mixture. Pour in cider and butter and stir just until evenly combined.

Heat about three inches of vegetable oil in a four-quart saucepan until oil reaches 375 degrees. Using two spoons, drop small dollops of batter into the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature – about six to eight doughnut drops per batch. Fry until deep brown, about two to three minutes per side. Drain on several layers of paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter. Best served warm.

Recipe used with permission from Janine MacLachlan, www.RusticKitchen.com.

Comments

[Tartelette]

They sound excellent! Cider and spice is a great combo for a donut! Don't forget to email us your entry!

[Ann]

Love the flavor combination!

[ryley]

They almost look like fritters..

I would love to dunk them in a glaze... yumm..

These look so yummy..

Thanks for sharing with us!

[peabody]

Cider doughnuts are darn close to my favorite doughnut!
Thanks for participating.

[Gretchen Noelle]

These sound like a perfect treat for fall! Yum!

[Ashley]

These look so good. And not too difficult to make - meaning I will try to make them soon!