French Toast Donut Holes Recipe
8 fried donut holes with a buttery maple filling and seasoned with cinnamon sugar. Served with maple syrup.
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Ingredients
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Donut Holes
Maple Filling
Cinnamon Sugar
Serving
Method
Donut Holes Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Form Donut Holes
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls of dough, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 6
Fry Donut Holes
Carefully drop the donut holes into the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Maple Filling Preparation
- 7
Make Filling
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in the maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 8
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon until well combined.
- 9
Serving
- 10
Serve
Serve the donut holes warm, drizzled with maple syrup, or on the side for dipping.