Easiest Homemade Doughnuts!
The easiest way to satisfy your donut cravings, with no finicky yeast or rolling required. Just mix, fry, and eat!
Can we all just agree that donut cravings are real, and they’re not just for pregnant women? Because y’all… I was hit with some MAJOR donut cravings last week. It doesn’t help that there this amazing donut shop that I literally drive right past at least once a week… BUT, I’m trying not to gain a million pounds and spend money there every week. But those cravings man, I couldn’t help myself!
So instead of stopping in the shop, yet again, I came up with a recipe for quite possibly my favorite type of donut of all time. Donut holes! So cute and pop-able, they’re the donut you can eat in one bite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This donut recipe is perfect for satisfying those sudden cravings without a trip to the store. It’s quick, easy, and requires minimal ingredients. Plus, who doesn’t love a sweet treat that you can pop into your mouth in one bite?
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need
- Medium-sized heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer
- Cookie cutter or any circular object for cutting holes
- Tongs
- Shallow bowls for butter and sugar mixture
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- Canned biscuits (anything BUT the flaky layer kind)
- Melted butter in a shallow bowl (4 tbsp per 8 biscuits, give or take)
- Sugar & Cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Mixed together in your favorite proportions
- Vegetable oil to fill your pan up to about 1/2 inch
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat up the oil for a few minutes on medium heat.
- While the oil is heating, cut holes in the biscuits using a cookie cutter or another circular object.
- Place the biscuit holes in the hot oil. When one side is golden brown, flip with tongs.
- Once both sides are golden, remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined pan or plate to drain.
- When the donut holes have cooled enough to handle, dip one side in the melted butter, let the excess drip off, then dip in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Ensure they are well coated, then flip over and repeat for the other side.
Tips for Success
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy outside and fluffy inside.
- Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- Adjust the sugar-cinnamon ratio to your liking for the perfect sweetness.
Additional Tips and Variations
If you prefer a baked version, use mini muffin tins instead of frying. You can also experiment with different toppings, such as chocolate glaze or powdered sugar, to make them uniquely yours.
Nutritional Highlights (Per Serving)
Approximate values: Calories: 150, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 20g, Protein: 2g. Note that these values may vary based on specific ingredient brands and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are donut holes really from the hole of a donut?
Traditionally, yes. When donuts were rolled out and cut into that classic donut shape, the dough where the center hole was removed and no doubt used in an effort to reduce food waste (and money!). But you can absolutely make JUST the donut holes.
How many donut holes are equal to one donut?
Sadly, less than you’d think. One regular-sized donut is equivalent to about four donut holes. So if you’re watching what you’re eating, keep that conversion in mind.
Do you have to fry donut holes?
Not necessarily! For that classic donut taste and texture, with the crispy outside and fluffy inside, you do have to fry them. But I’ve taken the dough for these chai vanilla donuts and baked little bits in mini muffin tins and gotten delicious baked donut holes that way.
Are these cake or yeast donuts, and what’s the difference?
These donut holes would be classified under the “cake” variety. Cake donuts are made using a sweetened dough that uses baking powder to rise. Yeast or raised donuts use a dough that involves a rising time and yeast. Cake donuts are quicker and easier to make.
Conclusion
These easiest homemade doughnuts are an absolute delight, perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack anytime. I hope you enjoy making and devouring these as much as I do. I’d love to hear how yours turned out, so feel free to share your experience in the comments!
