Donut Holes

Ingredients

• Coatings:
• 1 cup powdered sugar (plus additional as needed)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2-2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Donuts:
• 2-4 cups vegetable oil or peanut oil
• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• warm chocolate and caramel for dipping

Instructions

1. 1

   In a Dutch oven over medium high heat heat 2-3 inches of oil to 355-365°F.

2. 2

   Prep the Sugar Coatings: In one shallow bowl place 1 cup powdered sugar. In a separate shallow bowl whisk together 1/3 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon. Set aside.

3. 3

   Make the Donuts: In a medium bowl, use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.

4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, vanilla and egg.

5. 5

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until fully moistened.

6. 6

   Use a small cookie or ice cream scoop (about 1 Tablespoon) to drop the batter into the hot oil. fry for 3-4 minutes turning for even browning. Fry until golden brown.

7. 7

   Have nearby a baking sheet pan lined with paper towels and fitted with a wire rack. Remove doughnut holes from the hot oil using a stainless steel spider or slotted spoon to the rack.

8. 8

   While doughnut holes are hot roll half in powdered sugar and half in cinnamon sugar. Roll twice for a heavier coating. Place back onto the wire rack.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with warm chocolate or caramel for dipping, if desired.