Apple Cider Doughnuts

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(serves 12)

2 cups unfiltered* apple cider
3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice
2 large eggs
6 T. Kerrygold* butter, melted and cooled
Oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup white sugar
Chocolate or Maple Glaze, optional

In a small saucepan, bring cider to a rapid boil; cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 12 min. Cool completely. Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape. Divide dough in half. On a flour surface, pat each portion to 1/2" thickness; cut with a flour 3" doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 325. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 min. on each side. Fry doughnut holes, a few at a time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 min. on each side. Drain on paper towels. Put sugar on a flat large plate. Roll doughnuts and holes in sugar to coat. If desired, dip doughnuts into the glaze of your choice.

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