Glazed Donut Holes

Glazed Donut Holes

These little donut holes are simple and delicious. If you want just a traditional glaze donut, try this donut recipe first! Add sprinkles or nuts for a little extra texture.

Yields: Makes 2 Dozen Donuts.

Ingredients

• 5 cups of vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 4 ½ teaspoons of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• ¼ cup of unsalted butter

For the Glaze

• 1 ½ cup of confectioners’ sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons of whole milk
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract

Method of Preparation

• Start by making the glaze. Sift the sugar in a medium bowl.
• Stir in the milk and extract until the glaze is smooth. Thin the glaze by adding additional milk, if needed.
• Cover the glaze in plastic wrap and set aside.
• Add the oil to a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring the oil to 350º F using medium heat.
• Line a plate with paper towels.
• Whisk the milk and egg together in a small bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir in the egg mixture.
• Add the melted butter and mix until a soft dough forms.
• Use an ice cream scoop to drop portions of the dough into the pan. Fry in batches for about 2 minutes. The donut holes should turn a golden brown color.
• Transfer the fried donut holes to the plate lined with paper towels.
• Allow the donuts to cool slightly, then drop them in the glaze.
• Set them on a wire rack to allow the excess glaze to drip off. Serve warm.