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Homemade Glazed Doughnut Holes

Irresistibly Soft Homemade Glazed Doughnut Holes

Make these Homemade Glazed Doughnut Holes for a comforting and indulgent treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 24 doughnut holes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 1/8 cups Whole Milk Warm to 105-115°F
  • 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar To sweeten the dough
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Can substitute with instant yeast
  • 3/4 cups Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Do not substitute with specialty flours
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Confectioner's Sugar For the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract For flavoring
  • Cold Water or Milk To adjust glaze texture

Equipment

  • Deep Pot or Fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Deep-Fry Thermometer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Warm milk to between 105-115°F and stir in sugar until dissolved.
  2. Add active dry yeast to the warm milk mixture, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Melt unsalted butter and let cool, then mix with beaten eggs and combine with yeast mixture.
  4. Sift flour and salt together in a bowl, then add wet ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut out small circles to form doughnut holes.
  8. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F and fry the doughnut holes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare the glaze by whisking together confectioner's sugar, vanilla extract, and enough water or milk.
  10. Dip the cooled doughnut holes in the glaze and let set.
  11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnut holeCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer and transfer to a bag for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.

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