DONUT HOLES

Donut Holes have to be the best part of making donuts. They are bite size and fun to eat!

Ingredients  

Dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg room temperature
• 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup butter melted
• Oil for frying

Topping Options

• Powdered sugar
• Plain sugar
• Cinnamon sugar
• Glaze

Instructions 

Heat the oil in a heavy pot to 350°F, use a thermometer to monitor the temperature during frying as you may need to adjust the heat to keep the temperature constant.

In a small mixing bowl, beat together the egg, buttermilk, vanilla and melted butter.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Stir in salt and sugar. Add the liquid mixture to the bowl and mix until a thick batter forms.

Use a small cookie scoop to drop dough into the fryer, and fry until golden brown, about 3 – 4 minutes, turning the donuts halfway through cooking. Don’t crowd the pot.

Remove the donuts from the hot oil and rest them on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to drain excess oil or simply place them on some paper towels to absorb the excess oil.

Serve warm or at room temperature.