Vermont Apple Cider Doughnuts

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

granulated sugar

5 tbsp

unsalted butter, at room temperature

large eggs, at room temperature

3 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour, plus extra for work surface

1 1/4 tsp

table salt

2 tsp

baking powder

1 tsp

baking soda

1 1/2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 cup

low-fat buttermilk

1/3 cup

boiled apple cider

1 tbsp

vanilla extract

Canola or safflower oil (for frying)

Cinnamon sugar (1-1/2 cups sugar mixed with 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon) or confectioners' sugar