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Cinnamon Doughnut Holes (Mini Doughnuts)

Published: Sep 10, 2017 · Modified: Jul 17, 2022 by Emma · This post may contain affiliate links · 34 Comments

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Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are the most delicious, bite sized morsels of deep fried goodness. Find out how you can make them by scrolling down to the recipe below.

Deep fried treats

I see something deep fried or coated in sugar and I cave. 

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When I shared my first fried doughnut recipe (Vanilla Bean Custard Doughnuts) I touched on how fried doughnuts were falling out of fashion. But since then it seems the traditional fried doughnut is having a bit of a revival with the likes of Crosstown Doughnuts becoming must eats for anyone visiting the capital. If you've not been instagrammed devouring a Crosstown Doughnut are you even a London foodie?!

These miniature Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are the perfect introduction to making fresh fried doughnuts at home. They take less time to cook than a regular doughnut, can be made in a smaller fryer (or even a pan) and don't require too many ingredients. They really are ideal for doughnut beginners.

Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are so ridiculously moreish! Find out how you can make them at home with Supper in the Suburbs!

What's a doughnut hole anyway?

The idea behind doughnut holes is that they are the centre cut out of regular ring doughnuts. So that they don't go to waste they are fried and coated in sugar to make miniature doughnuts.

But I have a confession, I didn't make ring doughnuts at the same time as making these. I took my regular doughnut dough and rolled the balls smaller than usual (just smaller than a golf ball).

By making miniature doughnuts there are more to go around - something which I'm sure Jon's colleagues were grateful for! These are great for parties or a dessert where the diners around the table can help themselves before dipping into a fondue or chocolate sauce. I like to serve mine with melted Nutella - and I'm sure you will too!

Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are so ridiculously moreish! Find out how you can make them at home with Supper in the Suburbs!

The recipe

Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are so ridiculously moreish! Find out how you can make them at home with Supper in the Suburbs!

Cinnamon Doughnut Holes (Mini Doughnuts)

These Cinnamon Doughnut Holes are the perfect, bite sized, sweet snack!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Proving time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Total Time 4 hours hrs
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 361.11 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the doughnuts

  • 75 ml milk
  • 7 g fast action dried yeast
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 30 g caster sugar
  • Pinch nutmeg grated
  • Pinch salt
  • 60 g butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 l oil for frying

For the coating

  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk until warm to the touch and add the quick action yeast with a teaspoon of caster sugar.
  • Whisk well and leave for 15 minutes until the yeast has activated and a froth has formed on top of the milk.
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl and make a well in the middle. pour in the melted butter and eggs (beaten) followed by the activated yeast and milk.
  • Stir together until a wet sticky dough has formed.
  • Let this sticky dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Lightly oil your hands and work surface.
  • Tip the dough out on to the work surface and knead for 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Transfer the dough into a new, lightly oiled bowl and let prove for 2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
  • Cut the dough into small pieces and roll until they are just smaller than the size of a golf ball.
  • Place these on a lightly oiled tray and let rise again for a further 45 minutes or until doubled in size again.
  • Heat your oil to 160C.
  • Once the temperature has been reached, fry each doughnut for 1-2 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
  • Turn the doughnuts out on to kitchen roll to remove excess oil then roll in the granulated sugar and cinnamon then place to one side to cool down.
  • Repeat until all of the doughnuts have been cooked and coated in sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 361.11kcalCarbohydrates: 66.34gProtein: 14.34gFat: 3.22gSaturated Fat: 1.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 56.91mgSodium: 37.63mgPotassium: 97.7mgFiber: 4.68gSugar: 31.39gVitamin A: 117.92IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 46.77mgIron: 2.25mg
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Comments

  1. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:44 am

    These definitely look worth braving the fryer for 😀 I must try homemade doughnuts one time (or doughnut holes, since they look easier!)

    Reply
  2. Nadia says

    September 11, 2017 at 4:02 pm

    It's funny I had never heard of doughnut holes before I stumbled on a picture of them today on Pinterest, and now I see this! They sound amazing! I think I would prefer these to a 'real' doughnut since they're bite size. Everything is better bite sized in my opinion 😀

    Reply
  3. Heidi Roberts says

    September 11, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    I got addicted to the doughnut holes when Duncan Donuts used to make them. They are perfect for popping into your mouth between sips of coffee!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 12, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      So true Heidi, they really are addictive!

      Reply
  4. Michelle @ Greedy Gourmet says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:52 am

    Aaaah, these babies look so good. When I was on my weight loss journey I received a deep fat fryer but with the way things going I sadly gave it away. I'll live vicariously through you instead!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 12, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Haha thanks Michelle. I really should get rid of (both) of mine for the sake of my own waistline!!!

      Reply
  5. Julia says

    September 13, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    These mini doughnuts look sooo delicious! Well, I don't have 2 fryers like you or even 1 but that does not stop me from deep frying 🙂 I had a go at something similar about a year ago. Found it in a magazine-well, let's just say the recipe did not work at all! Gotta try yours!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 14, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      Eek! I hate it when you try a recipe and it's a flop 🙁 let me know how you get on with these!

      Reply
  6. Kaitie Lawlor says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:35 am

    These look absolutely amazing! I great treat to add to brunch or have on hand to snack on in the afternoon with a cup of tea 🙂

    Reply
  7. Lauren says

    September 14, 2017 at 11:30 am

    These look so good! I love donut holes, but have never thought of making them myself. Definitely going to try!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 14, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      Let me know how you get on 🙂 and send me a picture if you can! I'd love that!!!

      Reply
  8. Jeni @ Biscuits & Booze says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:32 pm

    Doughnuts are completely en vogue again here in the States which is a thing I, for one, am over the moon about. Doughnut holes were a favorite treat of my youth though so I’m surprised to see so many people in your comments don’t know them! I love to make homemade doughnuts, and you may have convinced me of two things. I should get a fryer, for one! And two, Crosstown Doughnuts. My husband is from London and we come over often to visit family, but I haven’t been there! Remedying that this December!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 14, 2017 at 3:14 pm

      Jeni if you're serious about getting a fryer keep an eye out for a post of mine coming soon which will tell you all you need to know about chosing one! I spent hours agonising over getting the right make and model so you don't have to!

      Also you should DEFINITELY try out Crosstown Doughnuts while you are over here 😀 hope you have a fab time visiting.

      Reply
  9. Kavey Favelle says

    September 15, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I was going to say you must be my soul sister, but perhaps it's deep-fried-delights sister? I love doughnuts and no, I ain't ever going to be skinny either. 😉 Please can I come to visit next time you make doughnuts? 😀

    Reply
  10. Rachel @ The Daisy Pages says

    September 15, 2017 at 5:05 pm

    These look just amazing. Doughnuts and Nutella are probably my son's most favourite foods at the moment, how delighted he would be if we made these. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:53 am

      My pleasure Rachel! Keep your eyes peeled as I've got another Nutella and doughnut recipe coming very soon!

      Reply
  11. Eva Katona says

    September 15, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    I prefer these too to the doughnuts. Because they bite sized you're happy with one or two, but a whole doughnut is normally too much for me.

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:53 am

      You have a lot more self discipline than me Eva! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Rox Snedeker says

    September 15, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    Oh goodness, these look so amazingly tasty 🙂 Way to go making these treats.

    Reply
  13. Loving life with little ones says

    September 16, 2017 at 9:06 am

    These look so tasty, your close up photographs have made my mouth water!! I love cinnamon too.

    Reply
  14. Lu Lovely says

    September 16, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    Wow!!!!! They look amazing! Going to make these this weekend. I'll tag you on Instagram in the results

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:55 am

      How did you get on Lu!? Can't wait to see the results!

      Reply
  15. five little doves says

    September 17, 2017 at 6:40 pm

    Oh wow these look DELICIOUS!! I can't have donuts with being gluten free but my kids go crazy for them as a treat! We've never made our own, I would love to give it a go!

    Reply
  16. sarah (theparentingtrials) says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

    These look and sound delicious. I've never come across cinnamon doughnuts before but I imagine the smell is amazing.

    Reply
  17. Katie Halsall says

    September 17, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    Aw man, now these look and sound amazing. To be honest, anything with cinnamon is a winner for me! Never tried anything like this... One for the recipe list!

    Reply
  18. Niki says

    September 18, 2017 at 7:11 pm

    I will never be skinny either as I love a variety of food so much. Homemade Donuts always remind me of my childhood as my nan and I use to make the sausage rolls and my grandad and I the donuts. Haven't actually made myself as an adult so this has just reminded me x

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 18, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Awww how lovely! I love how foods can evoke long lost memories 🙂

      Reply
  19. Meghan says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:37 pm

    These look amazing! I'm horrendous at following recipes, but I'm definitely going to try this!

    Reply
  20. Alex Donnelly says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Oh my goodness - YUM!! I don't have a deep fat fryer but might brave this bad boys on the pan. They look so good!!

    Reply
  21. Emma | The Mini Mes and Me says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:26 am

    These look so yummy! Bookmarking for the weekend 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 20, 2017 at 12:26 pm

      Let me know if you get a chance to make them! I'd love to see pics!

      Reply
  22. Jacinta says

    September 19, 2017 at 10:08 pm

    I so need to try this recipe. The doughnuts look delicious. My kids would just love them.

    Reply
  23. Leigh-Ann Otto says

    September 20, 2017 at 7:18 am

    These look so yummy that I nearly licked my phone! I need to cancel all my plans and make donut holes today!

    Reply
    • Emma Walton says

      September 20, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      Hahaha Leigh-Ann your comment made my day! Glad you like the recipe!

      Reply
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