Apple Fritter Doughnuts

INGREDIENTS

2 1/4 tsp

or one envelope of active dry yeast

2/3 cup

whole milk (,warm (about 105 degrees F))

3 1/4 cups

plus 2 tbs all-purpose flour

large egg yolks

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1/3 cup

apple cider

1/4 cup

unsalted butter (melted and cooled to lukewarm)

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 cup

unsalted butter

1 tbsp

vanilla bean paste

large Granny Smith apples, (peeled, cored, and chopped)

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

1/2 tsp

ground Cinnamon

1 cup

apple cider

1/8 cup

apple cider vinegar

1 1/4 cups

confectioners' sugar

1/2 cup

heavy cream

2 tsp

vanilla bean paste

1 tsp

Kosher salt

1 qt

vegetable oil