2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
Vegetable oil, for coating the bowl
1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 cup apple cider
2 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces and at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 quarts vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar