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Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Candied Bacon

2022-09-01 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Candied Bacon

Sweet, crispy donuts filled with a caramelized apple cider glaze and topped with candied bacon.

Apple Cider Donuts with Salted Caramel Glaze and Candied Bacon

Servings:

About 12-15 donuts

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Apple cider glaze (see below)
  • Candied bacon (see below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oil in a deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and yeast.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Once the oil is hot, use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop the dough into the oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
  7. Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Remove the donuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Apple Cider Glaze

  • 1 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat until the glaze is smooth and caramelized. Let cool to room temperature before using.

Candied Bacon

  • 6 slices of bacon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove from heat and mix with sugar and water. Toss until the bacon is evenly coated with the sweet mixture.

Assembly

  1. Once the donuts have cooled slightly, drizzle them with apple cider glaze.
  2. Sprinkle candied bacon on top of the glazed donuts.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Note: This recipe was generated randomly from a list of 100 recipes. The resulting recipe may not be the most practical or appealing combination, but it should provide an interesting and unique dessert idea!