Cinnamon Doughnut Holes

By DrChef

Per doughtnut hole: 70 calories, 8 g carbohydrates, 1 g protein, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 0 g dietary fiber, 27 mg sodium

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/8 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, melted but not hot
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from usaweekend.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix cinnamon sugar on a plate; set aside. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl.


Whisk sugar and butter in a large bowl. Whisk in egg and then buttermilk until smooth. Gently stir in dry ingredients with a spatula to form soft, pliable dough. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.


When ready to fry, heat 1 inch of oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 325 degrees. Meanwhile, use a rounded teaspoon measure to scoop all of the dough into balls. Working in batches, drop dough balls into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on one side, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and continue to fry until golden on remaining side, another 1 to 2 minutes.


Drain all doughnut holes on a brown paper bag, and quickly dredge in cinnamon sugar, serving warm or at room temperature.