Line a cookie sheet with parchment and generously coat with flour.
Whisk the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl until well blended. Put the buttermilk and eggs in a small bowl or 2-cup (480 ml) measure and whisk until well blended. Pour the egg mixture along with the melted butter and apple concentrate over the flour and, using a silicone spatula, stir and fold until it forms a moist dough (I like to use one hand to help mix while keeping the other working the spatula).
Have ready a large rimmed baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and a Chinese-style skimmer (spider) or slotted spoon. Pour enough oil into a large pot (I use a 4-quart/950 ml Dutch oven) to fill it to a 2-1⁄2-inch (6 cm) depth and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, making sure it doesn’t touch the bottom. Heat the oil to 360°F (182°C) over high heat.
Using a long, wide spatula, carefully slip a few donuts and donut holes (don’t fry too many at one time or the temperature of the oil will drop and the donuts will be greasy) into the oil and cook, turning once with the skimmer, until deep golden brown, 65 to 70 seconds per side. With a skimmer or slotted spoon, remove the donuts from the pan, drain on the paper towel–lined baking sheet. Keep an eye on the oil temperature and adjust the heat up or down accordingly while cooking, making sure to bring the temperature back up to 360°F (182°C) before cooking subsequent batches.
Delicious! I weighed all the ingredients and though I was expecting a soft dough I needed to add lots of extra flour to make it possible to work with. Also, I used the requested size cutter rings and my donuts came out huge! Next time I will use smaller rings or just stick with making holes. All in all a great recipe and a lot of fun. PS, they are great cold too!
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