King Cake Donut Holes
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup whole milk warmed to 110°F
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk for icing
- 2 tablespoons each purple green and gold sanding sugar
Instructions
- Whisk flour, 1/4 cup sugar, yeast, salt and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
- Add warm milk, egg and melted butter, mixing to a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Knead 5 minutes by hand until smooth, then cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled.
- Punch down and roll into small balls about 1 inch across.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F, checking with a thermometer.
- Fry the balls in batches of 6 to 8, turning once, 2 to 3 minutes total, until golden brown all over.
- Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Toss the warm holes in the cinnamon sugar while still warm so it sticks.
- Whisk powdered sugar with milk to a thin icing and drizzle over the coated holes.
- Scatter purple, green and gold sugar over the icing while wet.
Good to Know
Bake instead of fry at 375°F for 12 to 14 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet if frying feels like one step too many.