APPLE CIDER DONUTS RECIPE | The Best Cider Donut I've Ever Tasted

[@carolynwhitcraft8197]

My 3 year old son and I have watched this particular video 20+ times. He's become your biggest fan and we'll be making these bad boys Saturday morning (followed in a few weeks by the apple fritter.). You and Lauren are a great team, thanks for taking the time to produce quality content.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks so much for watching! Let me know how they turn out.

[@Itskevingraham]

this account will absolutely blow up this year! so stoked to watch you crush it!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I hope you are right dood. Thanks

[@ryanorr1]

@@BrianLagerstrom he right

[@readerrabbit6690]

And it literally did!

[@vvvvvv66666]

​@@BrianLagerstromwow coming back to this video years later seeing this felt amazing

[@slicksalmon6948]

Brings back fond memories of Yates Cider Mill in Rochester, Michigan.

[@fatturdsonthehighway7085]

I made these and they were so soft and delicious! Thank you for sharing the recipe

[@yaiqabmayakaahlayahawadah6881]

Absolutely delicious recipe. My whole family loved them. Thanks for sharing!

[@lostinmyspace4910]

Brian, I'm comng back to review your apple cider donut recipe again. Your last question posed to the viewers was do you prefer apple cider donutes or spple fritters? Well, you also did an apple fritter recipe in the past. And that was the closest recipe to how its really done in the commercial bakery business. I'm thoroughly impressed with this recipe as well as the apple fritter recipe. I weas never a fan of apple fritters made with a very wet pancake like dough, but rather a stiff dough that you recombine into a patty, then fry in oil. THUMBS UP!!!

[@StKatiThePaganSaint]

These look fantastic and I'm so happy to see the lack of shame over buying pre-mixed pumpkin spice. I will say though, for these or any other apple (or carrot!) desserts you might make in the future, I do urge you to try ground cardamom in your testing phase. I'm not a bit fan of allspice, but cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom are absolutely amazing!

[@DebWashington]

My husband will love theses, thanks.

[@hughjass1044]

I've never even heard tell of an apple cider donut. Now I can't wait to try one.

[@cookingwithletty]

Got to try these !you have one of the best recipes out there

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks very much, let me know how it works for you

[@staceyvaas1210]

Can’t wait to try ‘em 😊. Thanks Bri!

[@cbesc]

Nice touch with the brown butter deglaze with apple cider.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks dood. Thanks for watching the vid.

[@cbesc]

@@BrianLagerstrom no prob! lot's of care goes into your craft.

[@daybed08]

Thanks for sharing this recipe! Fresh donuts are always dope✌🏼

[@ronnyrizat]

yep. just made these. they were rather "dope" I must say. now a subscriber.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

THANKS FOR THE SUB RONNYRIZAT!

[@brendanh6316]

Apple fritter for sure. But this looks dope AF

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Fritttterz are the best. But this is a good alternative.

[@BD1ZZ]

I don't consume seed oils. I fried these in lard. Amazing.

[@frogmccuish]

My sister and I are going to try both donuts fritter and cider and see what we prefer. Your videos look awesome keep up the good work and we missed your dance at the end.

[@alissasitihaura3567]

I wonder why I never stumbled upon your channel until today haha your videos was great! Keep it up and the donuts were very tempting, can't wait to make it someday..

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching. I hope you stick around

[@theoriginalchefboyoboy6025]

nice recipe! well done. just glad I live near amish country and I can just go buy 'em! LOL

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Haha yeah. Amazing

[@stugats28]

“Let’s eat these thiiiiiiiiiiings”🤘🏼😏

[@nicholaselizondo2312]

Such a good recipe!! Great flavor too! I had to make conversions in the measurements because I live in high altitude. I baked them instead of fried them for my wife and they were a hit! (She prefers baked food over fried food unlike me😂)

[@synabtic1]

What conversations did you make? His wet to dry ratio was WAY off for one things. I basically made churros.

[@stephenwalsh2213]

Also at high altitude. Would love to know what conversions you made

[@delperez1087]

These look fantastic. I'm watching A LOT of recipes making my first cider donuts (and first donuts in general). Appreciate the suggestion on not reducing down the cider and especially the salt in the coating, which I'm excited to try. Do you have a modified version of this recipe for baking rather than frying?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching. I do not, I’d coat in neutral oil and bake at 375 degrees for 12 or so minutes. That’s an estimate.

[@lindaleonhardt7617]

I can't wait to try these!! Have a great day!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

hope you like 'em. and you too!

[@Henrus_Second_Channel_Now]

Making cosmetically perfect food accessible. Respect.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

👌👌👌

[@dawnsmith4444]

I love and miss Edwards Apple Orchard cider donuts...It’s been a minute I think they are more cake, but I’m definitely going to try these!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Let me know how it goes!

[@hopper6094]

How was it???

[@happybackchiropractic]

Great video. That is a tough question... think I’m leaning towards the fritters. But dang... excellent execution on these donuts 🍩 ⭐️ 🙌🏼

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Steven Rawson thanks! I think I’m a fritter boy myself. But these were easier to make and so so good.

[@anneshaw1183]

Awesome!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JerichoOnly]

Made em. Ate em. LOVEd em!!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Yes! Glad to hear it.

[@JerichoOnly]

@@BrianLagerstrom Just want to say yours has become my favorite food channel on KZbin. Please be encouraged you are doing a GREAT job!!!

[@Bryanchappell3188]

Made these for my sons birthday last weekend they were a big hit. I did them in the air fryer instead of oil. It gave me some crispy donuts but I had to brush on a little melted butter to get the sugar and cinnamon to stick as the fryer dried out the exterior a little much. I’ll have to work on that issue. In the end they were dope. Love the videos Barbacoa beef tacos are a weekly thing here since my wife’s family owns a dairy farm beef is never in short supply in our house. Your channel is about to blow up!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for giving these a try! So glad they worked well for you.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

And I hope you are right!

[@JulieAronson]

Love seeing those ads finally!! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@BrianLagerstrom]

😆i do too! believe me. i hope other people feel the same haha.

[@letseatwelllivewell5000]

These look amazing. Thanks for sharing! I also made a apple cider donut recipe that is lower in carbs and sugar.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I’ll have to check that out. I honestly try to stay pretty moderate carb most of the time, despite these videos haha. Thanks for watching.

[@mcwolf1969]

Apple fritter all the way, my friend. I'll be whipping up a batch of your fritters soon.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

😛🤙🏻

[@cherrygingham]

Every couple years or so I take a half gallon of unfiltered cider and leave it on the stove on low for most of the day, until it gets down to about 2 cups. It's spectacular, every drop tastes like fresh apples. It takes all day, it dirties a couple dishes and takes up space in my fridge forever but it is worth it for me. I guess it more of of an evaporated cider than a boiled cider but I tried boiled cider first and it was not what I was hoping for.

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

I'll be trying this out for myself soon. Will report back with the results

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

I completely forgot to come back and report this recipe worked out perfectly multiple times! Thank you so much!

[@mkitty246]

I just made these and they came out so good!! I skipped out the salt for the coating and they were delicious 😋

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for trying!

[@henry3435]

Mimip that's sooooo lame why'd you do that

[@carmenevans321]

Apple fritter. I really want one now.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Carmen Evans fritters rip!

[@doginthegarden5733]

“Best” apple cider donut? I don’t think I’ve ever had an apple cider donut. Going to try these tomorrow.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

You’re not going to be upset about your decision 😎 hope you enjoy!

[@stacywinton1867]

I know this post is years old but hoping you’ll see this question; your most recent donut recipe is fried in crisco, would these cider donuts also be excellent fried in crisco?

[@kam7046]

Apple fritter hands down

[@lingkao6362]

Great video! Are you using instant yeast or just regular yeast that I don’t need to poof?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I am using SAF instant yeast. I never proof it. Thank you for watching the vid!

[@ando9508]

Those look 100 x better than any doughnut I've gotten at a cider mill. I'm going to have to choose fritter.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Ando thanks! They are pretty insane, I was laughing while eating them. Much respect goes to the apple fritter. It’s the king.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

And thanks for checking this video out!

[@bryanfujimoto]

Yum!!!! Your apple fritter with real 🍎 🍏 Is my pick though. Love it!!!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Apple fritter is my pick as well dood

[@ancientnpc]

Fantastic!

[@jordanarvin3780]

Dude, when are we going to get Pumpkin Spice donuts? The season is upon us!

[@melbarn2716]

I think this is the first I've seen a cider donut that is yeasted. I could be wrong but I feel like every cider donut I've had is a cake donut. I can't wait to try your interpretation. Thanks!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Most if not all are cake.

[@msr1116]

Brian, you asked for feedback and so here goes: Apple cider cake doughnuts only taste their best in the Fall. At least to me. Apple fritters should be made from an all yeast dough with bits of crisp apple and dipped into a somewhat thick glaze that forms a milky white sugar coating or crust. My one time favs were sold at Target through their Market Pantry brand, but as with too much out there, the quality eventually drops off. I then lose my taste for them and want to cry. Oh, but the happiness I felt while eating those fritters in their heyday--in morning with a huge cup of coffee. Such lovely memories.....Sigh.

[@shereemorgan1430]

Apple fritter, but if I go back to New England, then a cider donuts.

[@Screamn.]

Deep in cider donuts

[@MultiGemgirl]

I love food too much to have a favorite

[@haydenbuttonedally4653]

How is this not viral

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Hayden Buttonedally46 that’s what I’m thinking!! Haha. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Hopefully you give these a try. They are real dope.

[@haydenbuttonedally4653]

Yeah i am today I just went down to an Apple orchard and I wanted to use the Apples 👍

[@pskton]

I like them both as well. Could these be cooked in an air fryer?

[@TWForeeever]

The fact that you rarely use the spices that make up pumpkin spice is so wild to me. I use ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg on a regular basis 😂

[@AmberU]

I actually dont usually like pumpkin pie i think ill make this and see if i can put it past folks !

[@juliethwarren9857]

Yummy!

[@mxmaster42]

Combine both the apple fritter recipe and the apple cider doughnut and finish with an apple butter dip :) yum!

[@TC-hf2lh]

Which food processor would you recommend?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I prefer this one, amzn.to/2XDe5Yp

[@MrBenvincible]

Gonna try these stat. The age old question tho, how do you keep donuts. Ones I made were immediately stale the next day :( The answer is probably just eat them all.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Ben Christie there really isn’t a way I’ve found, they are mucho perishable. I would say freeze them once cooled off and then reheat In 325 oven. That’s worked for me pretty well. Microwave works for 10 seconds too but you lose any crispness. Godspeed bro. Pics or it didn’t happen, feel me?

[@boorayin2773]

First donuts ever! My official taste-tester (aka "the wife") found them to be *ever-so-slightly* salty...not in an "eww, these are too salty to eat!" way, though...just noticeable. I did use unsalted butter (you didn't specify) and used coarse Kosher salt for both the dough and the sprinkling (I know that regular ol' iodized salt can make dishes way too salty since it's so fine). I used 100% unfiltered apply juice because I didn't want to buy a huge gallon of apple cider that I'd then have to drink later and I thought they were tasty and not too salty, but any suggestions for what to do different next time? Thanks! :)

[@pastyourbedtimeasmr]

Hi there, I followed this recipe but my donuts came out dense rather than light and fluffy, any tips?

[@Grumpysnacks]

Tough choice between the cider doughnut and an apple fritter. With a cider doughnut you might be able to have more than one whereas with the apple chunk filled fritter you stick to one serving. I can’t decide lol.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Grumpysnacks the good news is we can have both! This recipe is a slightly easier process overall and a hot cider donut is just crazy good. But I’m a fritter boy at heart.

[@lisacarson7766]

Hey really loved this video! Have a question for you; have you ever tried using fresh yeast ? Also did you use active dry yeast or instant yeast for this? Thanks for sharing ; happy baking !

[@joshhansen5953]

Revisiting this one so I could make the donuts, just wondering what if you married some of the concepts of the Fritter to the donut?

[@TheEnphamus84]

this nice and all but the dude that make them in the food truck got you ... Mama Crockett Cider Donuts

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Thanks for watching. Where is his truck I’ll have to check him out.

[@michelleleigh3191]

If making the dough with a bowl and spatula, I assume you end up having to knead like a regular dough .... Would it be 5-10 minutes and remain sticky? Or should there be little to no "stick" by the time you let it rest? .... Unfortunately my food processor is a little to small for the job this time.

[@DirtyHairy84]

I love to drink apple cider and would probably have the ingredients to make cider donuts more often. However I do like going apple picking so making both would be a treat. Donut shops typically make fritters from the scrap dough after cutting their yeast risen donuts. Do you think if I double this recipe I can add the apples from your fritter recipe and make the double down cider apple fritter donut explosion. I’m a best of both worlds kind of guy.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

oh daaaang. i would definitely like to see you try that. i don't see how it could go wrong. could be a fun blend of both worlds.

[@jxvot]

i love appIe cider donuts and decided to give theses a try... never have fryed donuts before they came out looking fabulous... all ingredients were weighed...the texture was right with a nice crunch after frying.... taste was more on the salty side and would seemed to be more from the sugar coating...i plan on reducing the 5 grams salts down a few grams... i had also air fryed a couple of donuts...taste was similar but the donuts would need to be brushed with melted butter to get the coating to stick...they didn't look as good appearance wise as the fryed ones... i will see if i can dial that in next time using the air fryer... trying your cake dounts next...since i have oil needing to be used :>)

[@theheckwithit]

Do you think there is any way I can add apple butter this recipe?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

theheckwithit I did myself in the first few test batches. I didn’t find that it added much in terms of apple flavor, and the added sugar made the donuts take on more Color faster and almost burn before they were cooked. I don’t recommend.

[@melaniemacias4362]

Can I use a stand mixer? I want to do these tomorrow 😅

[@erictroutman3509]

is it possible to put these in the fridge over night during the 1 hour covered rise to fry early in the morning?

[@OrenUrbach]

What about baking them instead of frying?

[@dysartes]

Afternoon Bri - I know this is an older video, but I have a question - when you're saying "apple cider", you're not referring to something alcoholic, are you? Over here in the UK, "apple cider" is an alcoholic product, but with you saying "not from concentrate", that sounded more like an apple juice.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hi Brian. I have a small push cart hot dog cart. I do not think I can make these donuts and be profitable. Gotta have a much bigger recipe and I fear these fried donuts might degrade too much by the time I transport them to the cart and put them on location. Do you think I could make pretzels for my cart?

[@andrewkrahn2629]

So "sour apple" flavor includes this stuff called Malic acid. I wonder if adding just a pinch of powdered malic acid would amp up the apple flavor without tasting fake?

[@debbieinitaly]

Dude you MUST include all the links esp for sponsored items. 😮

[@Phunlyfe]

If you make these, do yourself a HUGE favor and omit the salt in the cinnamon sugar mixture. You'll thank me later.

[@ScottRejack]

Totally agree. I can't believe there's not more comments on how salty the coating is.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I just adjusted in description. Apologies if you thought too salty.

[@jalexander2802]

Could you shape these and then put them in the fridge over night???

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Yes, my sister did that and had good results. I would let them proof for maybe 20 minutes before fridge

[@jalexander2802]

Wow thank you for being so quick, I’m looking at many different recipes right now trying to figure out what I’m into. Like you vibe tho I might have to make these

[@BrianLagerstrom]

@@jalexander2802 I hope you do. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.z

[@jalexander2802]

I’m making them now !

[@BrianLagerstrom]

@@jalexander2802 good luck! I hope you like them.

[@pumpupthejam28]

Can you use this in a donut baking pan? Just bought some and want to try these new in my new pans

[@BrianLagerstrom]

It’s worth a try. Good luck

[@RonnieRawdawg]

im only here because i miss NY and need my fuckin fix.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Ronnie Rawdawg treat yourself raw dawg.

[@adamkhan7234]

So 100% pressed apples... Does that mean pressed apple juice not from concentrate would work (that's widely available here in the UK). Muslim, so can't use cider but trying to find a way to give these a go. Haven't tried either yet, but the fritters just look like they're on another level

[@totallyeighties1941]

Question - After three hours, won't the baking soda lose it's effect? Couldn't it just be left out?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

That’s the first I’ve heard of it being neutralized by time. Hmm I’ll have to dig it to that

[@totallyeighties1941]

@@BrianLagerstrom I hope I don't sound like I'm being a jerk, I just know that baking soda is a quick rise. When you mix vinegar and baking soda together they react, but after just a few minutes they neutralize each other and the bubbles stop forming.

[@anthonygardner400]

I’m sure these are amazing, but if I had to choose, I’m a fritter guy.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Fritter guy in the house. Respect

[@JesseSherman117]

What's the cook time for the donut holes? still 3 minutes, or less since they're so small?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

yes about 3 mins

[@steveeric6942]

Lol, homeboy makes no asian or halal foods. Brother, you need to buy those spices separately. 💕 The vid 💕

[@CASSIE_COLE]

Why use both yeast and baking soda?

[@PhilDinAZ]

Can you get a good result baking and if so what process needs to be changed? Don’t get me wrong, I love a classic fried cake donut but don’t like the oil waste and possible mess.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I havent baked so I cant recommend, but Id say worth a try!

[@kennyweiner]

I would love make these in the morning, but three hours of resting the dough means getting up too early. Is there any part I can do the night before?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Totally, once cut they can be refer

[@graceliaw6903]

Would it be terrible if I substitute the butter with something else? I'm vegan...

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Vegan butter works

[@ohifonlyx33]

you say cinnamon sugar dusting... I say light caramel glaze. ;)

[@yojimbo234]

I'm just gonna say it - every recipe is awesome, but where's the (non burger-bun-esque) brioche?!? ;)

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Shooting brioche vid tomorrow

[@ThrashingBuddha]

So, apple cider is the alcoholic beverage which the Irish drink a lot, right? And not the seem as regular apple juice, or am i missing something?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

In the us Apple cider and juice is used interchangeably. Kind of.... it’s complicated haha

[@kellies_diary]

In the United States and Canada, Apple cider is unfiltered, unsweetened, non-alcoholic apple drink.

[@sbm1961]

ok, what am I doing wrong because when I added my apple cider to the bubbling butter, I nearly was scorched to death from all of the splattering butter??

[@isocle]

Heat too high. Browned butter is super easy to burn, its way easier if you go slow and use your nose to tell you when its done, because the smell will change shortly before the butter solids burn. Maybe pull it off heat before you add the cider, and you probably have to add the cider all at once so the hot butter can't boil the small amount you added.

[@guidocamps7714]

could it be that there is something wrong in the metric conversion of the recipe, the dough came out very, very wet and sticky compared to the video, and given the weights: 275gr flour and 250gr apple cider seems like a high, high hydration dough?

[@MichaelJohnson-vi6eh]

cider donuts over fritters. fritters can be gummy. rather have like an apple empanada.

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Bad fritters are gummy. Too bad a good one is hard to find.

[@illinoisbay]

Air fry?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

i havent used air fryers so i'm not sure what the result would be. im guessing it would react more like a baked donut than fried.

[@nanabeltran1233]

Why is it in grams??? 😭 I'm trying to convert everything, but the yeast is killing me...

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Volume in description

[@isilmerobur2357]

I'm from Belgium and here apple cider is a fermented, most often sparkling, alcoholic beverage. I guess that's not what you're using?

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Correct, in the states we call cider the in fermented sweet pressed juice. But we also call it the alcoholic beverage. This recipe calls for fresh apple juice.

[@isilmerobur2357]

@@BrianLagerstrom Thanks! Then I know what to buy :-)

[@wesman422]

I would hate to do all this work for 8 donuts.

[@Historical_Jalapeno]

Can someone who has tried this be honest. Are they good? Like amazing? I’m looking for the best recipe

[@laurenader]

I’m Brian’s wife so I am likely biased, but this is the best cider don’t I’ve ever tasted. The yeast makes it lighter than straight up cake donuts and it’s overall a delight.

[@Historical_Jalapeno]

Lauren A I am going to try this recipe this week. I’m trying to make cider donuts like the ones my family used to get when apple picking. Hopefully this is the one, thank you!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

I hope you enjoy. Let us know how it turns out!

[@Historical_Jalapeno]

Weeds & Sardines I tried them today. Wow! These tasted like the donuts we would always get in the mountains. Thank you so much. You are clearly very talented and I look forward to your future videos 👍🏼

[@BrianLagerstrom]

@@Historical_Jalapeno thanks for giving this recipe a try, and thanks for taking the time to comment! I’m so happy you like them I know I did

[@johnryder2878]

Apple cider donuts are 100% dope, and also 100% not as good as apple fritters XD

[@leahayala8779]

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