Apple Cider Doughnoughts

Directions

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   1. Boil the cider in a saucepan until reduced to 1/3 to 1/4 cup. Stir often to avoid scorching.
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   2. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a medium bowl.
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   3. In a mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Add buttermilk and cooled cider.
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   4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on low until just combined. If dough is very sticky, add up to 1/2 cup flour.
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   5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1/2 inch thickness and cut out doughnoughts. Reroll the scraps and continue cutting.
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   6. Place the doughnoughts on a cookie sheet and refridgerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
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   7. Heat oil to 350 deg F. Fry doughnoughts for 2 minutes on each side or until golden and done.
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   8. Drain on a rack or paper towels for a couple minutes. Then shake each doughnought in a paper bag with granulated sugar to coat.