Apple Cider Doughnuts

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Doughnuts
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 tsps. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup apple cider
4 Tbsps. butter -- melted
Vegetable oil for frying
Glaze
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsps. apple cider

In a large bowl, sift all the dry ingredients together.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cider. Stir in the melted
butter.

Make a well in the flour mixture and stir in the wet ingredients. Turn
the soft dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a 1/2 inch
high round. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat.
Use a doughnut cutter to form rings (or use a glass and poke holes in the
rings). Once the oil begins to bubble, use a spatula (adults only) to carefully
lower a doughnut into the hot oil. You can cook several at once- just don't
crowd them. Once the doughnuts rise to the surface and begin to brown, flip
them with the spatula. Remove after 2-3 minutes or when the doughnuts are
golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

For the glaze, stir together the sugar and cider and spoon mixture over
the doughnuts.