Small Batch Donut Holes
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A small batch of fried cinnamon-sugar donut holes made in a skillet with about an inch of oil.
Ingredients
- 3 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons sugar divided (2 tablespoons in batter; 3 tablespoons coating)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon divided (¼ teaspoon batter; ½ teaspoon coating)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ tablespoon melted salted butter
Equipment
- skillet
- candy thermometer
- whisk
Directions
- Heat about an inch of the oil in a 10-inch skillet to 350°F.
- Whisk the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, baking soda, ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg yolk, milk, and melted butter. Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture to make a batter.
- Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on the first side, then turn and fry for 1 to 2 minutes more. Drain.
- While the donut holes are warm, shake them in a bag or bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 222g | Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 116g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 1301mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 2.8g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 batch); egg yolk counted as raw egg yolk (one large yolk 17 g), ¼ cup milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.