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Golden homemade donut holes in a cream-colored bowl on a warm-toned surface

Golden-brown Donut Holes

These golden-brown donut holes are quick, easy, and perfect for sharing. Made with simple ingredients and fried to crispy perfection, they’re soft on the inside and sweet on the outside. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a fun snack for 4 people.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon optional
  • 1 large egg
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp melted butter or oil
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • Sugar or cinnamon sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  2. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the egg, milk, and melted butter until you get a soft, sticky dough.
  3. Heat oil: Pour oil into a deep pan (about 2 inches deep). Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Shape and fry: Scoop small spoonfuls of dough and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Fry in batches, turning until golden-brown (about 2–3 minutes each side).
  5. Drain and coat: Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm donut holes in sugar or cinnamon sugar.