Donut Holes
Mini fried donut holes — bite-sized yeast or cake donuts coated in cinnamon-sugar. Party favorite. Faster than full donuts since they cook in 60 seconds.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
17 min
Servings
4
Calories
152 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Flour2 cups
- Sugar½ cup
- Milk1 cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Eggs2
- Cinnamon1 tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 4 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour2 cups
- Sugar0.5 cup
- Milk1 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Eggs2
- Cinnamon1 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Make cake donut dough: whisk 2 cups flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Whisk together 2 eggs, ¾ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine wet and dry — fold gently.
- 2
Heat 3 inches oil to 350°F.
- 3
Drop heaping teaspoons of batter into oil (use small ice cream scoop). Fry 5-6 at a time.
- 4
Cook 60-90 seconds, turning, until deeply golden brown all over.
- 5
Drain on a wire rack briefly.
- 6
While still warm, toss in cinnamon-sugar (½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon). Serve immediately. Best with coffee or hot chocolate.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Don't overmix batter. Tender result.
- 2.Small scoops. Donut holes should be bite-sized.
- 3.Toss in sugar while warm. Sticks better.
- 4.Eat immediately. Fresh is the only way.
🔬 Why It Works
Donut holes succeed with cake batter (no yeast, no waiting) fried briefly into bite-sized treats. The cinnamon-sugar coating sticks to warm donut holes. Fresh-fried is essential — they go stale within an hour.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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