How do Cidermills Make Such Good Donuts?

Once a year, around fall time, we like to visit the cidermills to get some fresh apple cider. They always get us with that delicious smell of donuts and we get a dozen or so. But how do they make them? How are they so moist and fluffy? After some diligent searching and experimenting, we found a way to make donuts that actually taste as good as the ones at the cider mill. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaj2x1cTD13T1wLMvpPRzFMCmyZak9baoVeKu9zD9fFGG/image.png)

Step One: Gather the Ingredients

First the dough ingredients: - 8 oz flour - 2 tsp baking powder - 1/4 tsp sea salt - 1/2 cup white sugar - 2 TBS soft salted butter The wet ingredients: - 1 oz sour cream - 1 1/4 vanilla extract - 3.5 oz milk (room temperature) - 1 egg The Frying Oil: 4 inches of frying oil in a pot or pan

Step Two: Blend the Dough Ingredients

It is helpful to have a kitchen scale to measure the weight of the ingredients, as some are measured in ounces. Blend together the powdered dough ingredients beginning with 8 oz flour, then adding the baking powder, sea salt and white sugar. Then add the soft while continuing to blend. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVPwqsZvgqZ3nApDDMhMS85oynMwaNpwkHNUWNACGrjD7/image.png) Measuring carefully is the key to making consistent and delicious cidermill donuts. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUua89RUFrZZHUxWYZMCKs18y5762puFRgx96VNuMpW3B/image.png)

Step Three: Wisk the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, wisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract and sour cream until you have a smooth liquid. Once thoroughly mixed, fold it into the powdered blend. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbiF5Q5t3g4z6SgG3wbM3s2VK2R37iqKdCPXSuBYy5NJ6/image.png) Make sure the scrape the bowl to ensure there is no more powder.

Step Four: Create the Dough

Beat the ingredients together until they form a solid dough and let it set for 30 minutes. ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdQh9LFAHZqrLrsNBnSCRSuUVUh228oqFJj6uBXVCvqkv/image.png) *Letting the dough set for 30 minutes is a crucial step to making authentic cider-mill donuts.*

Step Five: Prepare the Oil and Fry

Heat the oil to 380 degrees F. Use a thermometer to get this exact temperature as any variance can effect your donuts. Scoop about a tablespoon of dough into the heated oil to begin frying the donuts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8I9SZBF5y0

Step Six: Serve

Once golden, remove the donuts and set them on a towel to drain any excess oil. Optional: Create a simple sugar/cinnamon mix and coat the donuts. This adds an extra bit of flavor to the yummy! ![](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaeLxYfrZiTmGH3RQA3CWVkLLjcKT4mXvetQ1NytrHai4/image.png)

Conclusion

I hope you've enjoyed these easy steps to making authentic cider-mill donuts. This has been a part of the #build-contest and #neoxian-contest https://www.build-it.io/neoxian/@neoxian-city/build-it-x-neoxag-tribe-contest-205-liquid-steem-1950-build-tokens-1950-neoxag-tokens-new-year-bonanza Rules: Participants MUST have staked BUILD or NEOXIAN (at least 10 staked tokens each) tokens in order to participate in this contest. - Document your article in a step-by-step format using original pictures in a understandable way. - Use Build-It frontend condenser or Neoxian condenser for writing and posting. Both are accepted. - Use #build-contest or #neoxian-contest as your first tag. - Share the link of your post in the comment section of this contest. - The first 20 Resteems will be rewarded with 1 liquid STEEM each from @build-it. - Tag anybody you know will be interested in this contest and get a small upvote on your comment. - You have to stake at least 10 BUILD tokens to participate in the future contests (NOTE: This rule is not valid for the first time participation). --- ![](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXVNUwDv1AcKXPgFs7urS97pA9XoQnuSxowsFWmDtiYZV/image.png)

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