Doughnut Holes
Everyone loves doughnuts so these Doughnut Holes are the perfect gift. Cook them, allow them to cool and then package them up in a nice jar ready to gift.
How long will it take?
30 minutes
What’s the serving size?
Makes approx. 20
What do I need?
For the Doughnuts
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 70 g unsalted butter, chilled
- 2 cups plain flour
- 3 tbsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup milk
For Rolling
- 1/3 cup caster sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
How do I make it?
- Place butter in the freezer 15 minutes before starting this recipe.
- Add vegetable oil to a saucepan to a depth of 10 centimetres. Heat oil over medium heat to 175C.
- Meanwhile add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Grate the chilled butter into the flour mix and stir to combine. Add milk and mix to combine into a dough.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it forms into a ball.
- Break off pieces of dough about 1 tablespoon in size and roll into balls. Set aside.
- Prepare the rolling mixture by combining sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- Line a baking tray with paper towel and fry doughnuts in small batches for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove from the oil and place on the paper towel to drain for a couple of minutes, then place in the cinnamon mixture and roll to cover.
