Pin it A whimsical dessert platter featuring a towering mountain of soft, pillowy donut holes, generously dusted with powdered sugar and served with assorted dipping sauces for a delightful treat.
This recipe quickly became a family favorite after I served it at a weekend gathering everyone wanted seconds.
Ingredients
- Donut Holes: 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter melted, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, Vegetable oil for frying
- Coating: 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar for dusting
- Dipping Sauces (optional for platter): 1/2 cup (120 ml) chocolate sauce, 1/2 cup (120 ml) raspberry jam slightly warmed, 1/2 cup (120 ml) vanilla custard or caramel sauce
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl whisk together flour granulated sugar baking powder salt and nutmeg.
- Step 2:
- In a separate bowl whisk eggs milk melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 3:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Step 4:
- Heat 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 5:
- Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons carefully drop tablespoon-sized balls of batter into the hot oil frying in batches.
- Step 6:
- Fry donut holes for 23 minutes per side turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
- Step 7:
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Step 8:
- While still warm roll each donut hole generously in powdered sugar to coat.
- Step 9:
- Arrange the donut holes in a mountain shape on a serving platter.
- Step 10:
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces of your choice.
Pin it Making this dessert always brings my family together as we enjoy dipping and sharing stories around the platter.
Required Tools
Mixing bowls whisk heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer slotted spoon wire rack or paper towels small cookie scoop or spoons serving platter and small bowls for dipping sauces
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) eggs milk (dairy). Possible cross-contamination with nuts or soy in chocolate sauce. Always check individual product labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving approx 4 donut holes without sauces: Calories 210 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 4 g
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This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress with its delightful presentation.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of flour is best for donut holes?
All-purpose flour provides the ideal balance for a tender yet sturdy dough that fries evenly.
- → How can I prevent donut holes from absorbing too much oil?
Maintaining the oil temperature at 350°F (175°C) helps ensure a crispy exterior while preventing excess oil absorption.
- → What gives these donut holes their soft texture?
A combination of baking powder and eggs creates a light and pillowy interior.
- → How should powdered sugar be applied for best results?
Roll the donut holes in powdered sugar while still warm to ensure the coating sticks evenly.
- → Can I customize the dipping sauces?
Yes, options like chocolate, raspberry jam, vanilla custard, or caramel enhance the flavors and offer a variety of tastes.