I've been seeing Doughnut recipes popping up everywhere lately so you can imagine my excitement when I discovered that they were this month's Daring Bakers' Challenge.
The October 2010 Daring Bakers challenge was hosted by Lori of Butter Me Up. Lori chose to challenge DBers to make doughnuts. She used several sources for her recipes including Alton Brown, Nancy Silverton, Kate Neumann and Epicurious.
Lori allowed us to be as creative as we liked, giving us the option of the type of doughnut (cake or yeast), the toppings and the fillings.
I was surprised when I informed MM of this month's challenge and he asked for baked doughnuts instead of fried. I didn't complain though, especially since it would be much easier, less time consuming and not to mention a little healthier. Only problem was that I didn't have a donut pan...and since you can't find those in stores I had to order one and had to use a cookie pop pan in the mean time.
The first time I saw this doughnut recipe on Squirrel Bakes I knew it was a keeper and immediately printed it out. I had to make a few minor adjustments, but boy are they good.. Thank you Debbie for a wonderful recipe!
I actually made these doughnuts after spending the first night in our new house and they turned out to be the perfect breakfast for a day full of moving. I paired them with some homemade Apple(Cider)Sauce.
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
Original Recipe at Squirrel Bakes
Oven: 325 Bake Time: 20 minutes
Makes 12 doughnuts
2 cup white whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 egg (or 1 TBS flaxseed meal and 3 TBS water)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple (1 apple) peeled, finely chopped and then pureed
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup apple cider
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
3 TBS veggie oil
cinnamon and sugar (for coating)
Preheat oven to 325. Spray doughnut pan and set aside (if you don't have a doughnut pan you can use a muffin pan or a muffin top pan like I did)
In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
In a large bowl, combine egg, brown sugar, apple puree, cider, yogurt and oil. Mix until well blended.
Add flour mixture in small amounts and mix until just incorporated.
Spoon into pan.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
While doughnuts are baking prepare shallow bowl with cinnamon and sugar. Immediately after baking, place doughnuts in bowl and coat evenly on both sides.
Serve with a heaping spoonful of the Apple(Cider)Sauce.
Apple(Cider)Sauce
1 cup apple, peeled and pureed* keep chunky
1/4 cup apple cider
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
In a sauce pan, heat apple puree and apple cider over medium heat till boiling.
Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add sugar and stir until boiling resumes.
Allow to boil for about 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Place in refrigerator for a few minutes to thicken.
Happy Baking!
30 comments:
Looks super delicious! love'em :)
That sounds fantastic! And it's baked. I like this healthier version of doughnuts.
Yum! I remember when these were originally posted! A great healthier alternative to fried donuts, and perfect for fall. Great job!
Apple cider doughnuts are one of my favorite things during the fall season, I haven't had any yet :-( but I will! Thanks for sharing this!
I'm in looooove.
haha! i did apple cider doughnuts for the daring bakers! great minds think alike!
Ooooooooooooh I want one NOW please! lol
Baked doughnuts are becoming so popular on blogs these days, and I'm craving these like crazy! They look so delicious, Evan - Great job and thanks for sharing!
Don't these look scrumptious?! I love, love cider doughnuts but have never made them at home. I was hoping to score some this past weekend when we visited an orchard upstate ... but they were closed for the season. Waaah! Thanks for sharing yours with me here. :)
Baked, not fried...nicely done! Great, healthier option!
Apple cider doughnuts just scream Fall. What a great treat, especially with that yummy sauce.
Beautiful doughnuts! Love the apple cider sauce...great job on the challenge!
Those look sooo delicious and I love how you made apple cider sauce to put on top of the doughnuts! YUM! This was my first challenge and I had so much fun making doughnuts. :)
they look very good.. this version sounds just heavenly.
They look really good. I love baked donuts too! I did them fried only because I took advantage of this challenge to overcome the fear of frying. You did a great job!
Yummm, all these lovely doughnut recipes are killing me! I want a doughnut so bad now! I love the apple cider flavors!
-Gina-
What a perfect flavor donut for fall. Great improvisation with the pan. They look scrumptious.
Don't you just love Debbie at
Squirrel Bakes??!! Your donuts looks beautiful, congrats on a job well done;)
I love how healthy these are! I have never made donuts (baked or fried) but now I'm tempted to try this easier/healthier variation. Thank you so much for sharing!
These look to die for! Apple cider dougnuts are one of my favorite (after pumpkin). I love how they are baked and not fried...that makes them healthy, right?! ;)
What a wonderful way of making dougnuts! I always strive to make healthy food and I think your baking is healthy! Thanks for sharing this.
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-Gina-
Yum! I didn't know you did Daring Bakers too - I just joined in September - posting my donuts late this month. :)
Perfect doughnuts for this season!
oh wow these look amazing and love that they are bakes have a great weekend
These look delicious!! I love the apple cider sauce too! Have a fun Halloween:)
Apple cider donuts, mulled cider and a crackling fire. NH in the fall anyone?
Jason
I have never had baked donuts before. Defintely a better way to have donuts.
I am huge huge doughnut fan.Having it baked oh sounds even better. I am off to get my cookie pan.
Your donuts look delicious, I wish I had some more now. Thanks for the shout out, glad they turned out for you!
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