"Both crisp and doughy, these apple-filled doughnuts are a decadent way to start the day or end a meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 packet active dry yeast or 0.6 ounces cake yeast
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2/3 cup whole milk
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2 1/4 cups pastry flour, plus more for dusting
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4 extra-large egg yolks
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/3 cup sparkling cider
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bread flour
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2 quarts canola oil, plus more for bowl
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1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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6 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, yielding 7 cups
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
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1 cup sparkling apple cider