THESE ARE EXCELLENT, just don't forget the butter like I did the 2nd time I made them! They're a little dry without the butter!

Apple Cidar Doughnuts

2 1/2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup apple cidar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
Vegetable Oil for Frying

Glaze
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
3 tablespoons apple cidar or milk

In a large bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cider. Stir in the melted butter. Make a well in the flour mixture and stir in the wet ingredients.

Turn the soft dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1/2-inch-high-round. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Then use a doughnut cutter to form rings (or use a glass and poke holes in the rings) Once the oil begins to bubble, use a spatula to carefully lower a doughnut into the hot oil. You can cook several at once, just don’t crowd them.

Once the doughnuts rise to the surface and begin to brown, flip them with the spatula. Remove after 2 to 3 minutes, or when the doughnuts are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. for a glaze, stir together the confectioners’ sugar and the cider (or milk) and spoon the mixture over the doughnuts.

Makes approximately 12 doughnuts. Enjoy!