I realize that doughnut holes are not my usual vegetable recipe, but I’m on vacation this week and in the spirit of goofing off, I’m sharing my favorite doughnut hole recipe.
Doughnuts
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3/8 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 quart oil for deep frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Directions
- Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or other round cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F. Fry doughnuts in the hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with powdered sugar while they are still warm, and serve immediately.
Topping Variations
- Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, and 1 to 3 Tbsp water (until you get the consistency you want). Ice your doughnuts with this and dip in sprinkles if desired – my 6yr old iced all her own doughnuts!
- Mix 1 Tbsp cocoa powder in 1 cup powdered sugar – stir this really well. Roll your fresh doughnut holes in this instead of the plain powdered sugar.
- Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 3 Tbsp water (more if needed) to make a thin glaze. Dip or roll your fresh doughnut holes in this and set on a cooling rack to dry.
Just in case you were curious. Here’s what I used to cut out my doughnut holes!
Oh gosh.. i loved doughnut, wannt try thsi at home.
Don’t feel guilty. You make a lot of healthy food but a little delicious junk food treat once in awhile is OK. I love doughnuts!
And they’re so delicious! Thanks!
Yum! This recipe looks delicious and simple! I love how you cut the donut holes too! 🙂
Thanks! None of my round cookie cutters are small enough, so I improvised 🙂
These look delicious and best of all easy for me to make! I might have to make this for my sons bday party!
I can’t stand the powder mess to BUY donut holes. The chocolate ones look awesome though.
I never even thought of making these at home. They look awesome!
These look AWESOME! I’m pinning, I love doughnuts and I’ll have to make these!
I love donuts! I can’t wait to make these for my family this weekend! Thanks.
looks delish.
Oh these looks delicious!!
Can not wait to bake batch.
This looks like so much fun to make. I bet they will be great to make on a Sunday as a treat to end the week.
Allie
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That would be lots of fun!
OH Yum! Looks so nice and delicious. My kids would love this. In both versions.
Yum! Doughnut holes are the best! I’ll definitely have to try this one. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve only ever used homemade pizza dough to make my doughnut holes. I will have to make these! Any excuse to use my deep fryer!
I can smell these through my screen! Doughnut holes remind me of my childhood!
Yeah! I have all of these ingredients in in my house. Definitely a weekend project with the kids. Pinning!
This is definitely fun with kids. Mine love doing their own toppings!
Yummy these look so delicious. And they’re made from scratch. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Shared!!!
Yum! These look so delicious! I love donuts! I’ll have to try making these! Thanks for sharing!
Yum! I want to make this now.