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Easy Donut Holes - the easiest homemade donut holes that takes only 20 mins to make. There is no yeast in the recipe. Mix the batter, deep-fry, roll with sugar and eat!

Easy Donut Holes - the easiest homemade donut holes that takes only 20 mins to make. There is no yeast in the recipe. Mix the batter, deep-fry, roll with sugar and eat!

Easy and quick homemade donut holes recipe.

What Are Donut Holes?

Donut holes (spelled as doughnut in England and Commonwealth countries) are small, bite-sized donuts that were traditionally made from the dough taken from the center of ring donuts.

The “holes” are deep-fried just like regular donuts. They are then glazed with sugar, or dusted with fine sugar or powdered sugar.

These donut holes are round in shape but much smaller than regular donuts, making these dainty fried dough balls such a delight to the palate.

Doughnut holes rolled with sugar.

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How Do You Make Donut Holes?

Homemade donut holes are made by dropping a small ball of dough into hot oil. The round shape can be achieved through the use of a small ice cream scoop or a spoon.

For this easy donut holes recipe, I used the former, which yields beautiful, round and spherical shape of these bite-sized sweet treats.

Close up of inside of donut holes.

Yeast or No Yeast?

There are two versions of recipe for donut holes, one with yeast, and one without yeast. This recipe is without yeast, making it the easiest recipe ever, with the following basic ingredients:

  • All-purpose flour
  • Egg
  • Whole Milk
  • Baking Powder
  • Butter
  • Sugar

Top down picture of donut holes coated with fine sugar.

Tips for Frying Donut Holes

  • The perfect oil temperature for frying is 375F.
  • Fry the donut holes for about 1-2 minutes on both sides, turning only once.
  • Fry them in batches of about 5-6 at a time.
  • After frying, drain them on paper towels.

For the toppings, you can dust with powdered sugar, regular fine sugar, or with a sugar glaze. I personally love regular sugar as there is a bit of texture to the surface, plus you can control the sweetness by adding or reducing the amount of sugar. Other ideas include:

  • Strawberry Jam
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Sprinkles
  • Sweet Coconut Flakes

Close up of easy homemade donut holes on a serving tray.

This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home. It’s easy and fail-proof. If you love fried dough balls, for examples: beignets or malasadas, you are going to love them. Enjoy!

Pairs well with:

Blueberry Scones

Homemade Crepes

Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones

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    Donut Holes Recipe

    Servings 6 people
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/2 cup whole milk
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • oil, for deep-frying
    • 1/4 cup sugar, for rolling
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    Directions

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and ground nutmeg. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk and butter. Add to dry ingredients and mix well.

      Donut hole batter
    2. 2

      In an pot or deep skillet, heat oil to 375°. Drop the dough by using a small round ice cream scoop, five or six at a time, into oil. Fry until browned, about 1-2 minutes, turning once. 

    3. 3

      Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnut holes in sugar. Serve immediately. 

    Recipe Notes

    This recipe is adapted from Taste of Home.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Baking
    Keyword: Donut Holes
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    16 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

    1. Violet Bekic

      October 23, 2019 at 5:42 PM

      Reply

      5 stars
      Mine weren’t as pretty as yours, but WOW what a simple and delicious recipe! will definitely be making again. Thanks for sharing!

      • Rasa Malaysia

        October 23, 2019 at 11:08 PM

        Reply

        Yes, thanks for trying the donut holes.

    2. Marlene Downing

      October 9, 2019 at 8:36 PM

      Reply

      I would like to try this with my mom’s recipe using mashed potatoes… they are just yum!!!!!

    3. Katy

      May 28, 2019 at 8:34 AM

      Reply

      Can these be made ahead of time?

      • Rasa Malaysia

        May 28, 2019 at 10:29 AM

        Reply

        Yeah, sure. They will not be warm but should be OK.

    4. Hilary Parlanti

      April 29, 2019 at 4:38 PM

      Reply

      How much oil should be used for deep frying the donut holes? Would you recommend vegetable oil? Thanks!

      • Rasa Malaysia

        April 29, 2019 at 6:51 PM

        Reply

        Yes vegetable oil. I use a small round pot to deep fry and I have 3 inches of oil in the pot.

      • Syra

        October 25, 2019 at 10:20 PM

        Reply

        I don’t think the 1/2 cup milk is right. This is my first time making donut holes. Anyway, I used 1 cup whole milk instead of 1/2 cup. Coz its really dry and doesn’t mix well.

    5. Whuff

      October 9, 2018 at 9:30 PM

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      I made these in a deep fryer. There were way too good. They weren’t how I think of a traditional donut because they were crispy on the outside almost like they were inside of a crust. That made them even better in my book. I rolled them in sugar but next time I’m going to try a chocolate dip or a glaze. It will have to wait for awhile. I have no self control with these things and scarfed down half in one sitting. Incredibly easy, fast, and tasty. A definite keeper recipe.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        October 9, 2018 at 10:17 PM

        Reply

        Awwww, so happy that you like this easy donut holes recipe!

    6. Pearse

      October 7, 2018 at 10:18 PM

      Reply

      It says serve immediately. Wondering whether it can be made and taken to work
      Thanks
      PAppy

    7. Lauri

      October 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM

      Reply

      Perfect! Crisp outside, super tender inside. And the flavor is wonderful! Perfect rolled with a little sugar.

      • Rasa Malaysia

        October 7, 2018 at 2:31 PM

        Reply

        That’s awesome, I am so glad you tried.

    8. sheenam | thetwincookingproject.net

      October 5, 2018 at 4:50 AM

      Reply

      Yum!!! These donut holes look perfect!

      • Rasa Malaysia

        October 5, 2018 at 8:42 AM

        Reply

        Cool thanks!

    9. Anthony

      October 4, 2018 at 9:32 PM

      Reply

      Those look so easy and tasty ! Could I use an air fryer instead ? Thanks

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