Charlie's Cinnamon Doughnut Holes

Serves: 3

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

47

Sweetness

51

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

4 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

1.5 cups

Sugar

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsps

Ground Cinnamon

Directions:

1

Combine 1/2 cup water, the butter and vanilla in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer, stirring to melt the butter

2

Remove from the heat and stir in the flour, instant potatoes, 1/2 cup sugar and the salt

3

Return to medium heat and stir until the dough is tight and doesn't stick to the sides of the pan, about 2 minutes

4

Transfer the dough to a stand mixer or a medium bowl; cool for about 10 minutes

5

Beat the dough with the paddle attachment on medium-high or with a wooden spoon; add the eggs and egg white one at a time, beating until each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next

6

Once the eggs are mixed in, beat until smooth and glossy, about 1 minute

7

Set aside for 1 hour

8

Combine the remaining 1 cup sugar and the cinnamon in a shallow dish

9

Place a tall heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and fill it about one-third of the way with oil; heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 340 degrees

10

With a small ice cream scoop, drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into the oil (in batches)

11

Fry, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes

12

Transfer the doughnuts with a slotted spoon to the cinnamon-sugar mixture and roll to coat

13

Serve warm

14

Photograph by Tina Rupp