Description
If you’ve been craving a cozy homemade dessert bursting with fall flavor, this Sourdough Apple Cider Donuts Recipe Baked Mini Treats guide will be your new favorite. You’ll discover the nostalgic story behind these tangy, cinnamon-kissed donuts, learn how to bake them perfectly in mini form, and explore the ingredients that make each bite truly irresistible. We’ll break down every step—from reducing apple cider to achieving that golden, sugar-dusted finish—plus share pairing ideas and FAQs for a complete autumn baking experience.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Reduce the apple cider: Pour 1 1/2 cups apple cider into a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat until it reduces to about 1/2 cup, about 10–15 minutes, then cool.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini donut pan.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.
4. In another bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sourdough starter, buttermilk, and cooled apple cider reduction until smooth.
5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined and let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
6. Fill a piping bag with batter and pipe into the donut pan cavities, filling each about three-quarters full.
7. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until the donuts spring back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Let donuts rest in the pan for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and roll in the cinnamon-sugar coating while still warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
Keywords: sourdough, apple cider, mini donuts, baked donuts, fall treats, cider donuts, sourdough donuts, cinnamon sugar, autumn baking, cozy breakfast