Drop Donuts
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these homemade Drop Donuts are a delightful treat that's as easy to make as they are irresistible! This fuss-free recipe skips the need for rolling or cutting dough by using a simple and thick batter that’s dropped directly into hot oil. Flavored with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, each bite is bursting with cozy sweetness. Perfectly golden and dusted with powdered sugar (or rolled in cinnamon sugar for an extra kick), these donuts are ready in just 25 minutes and make an ideal snack or dessert. Whether you're serving them warm for breakfast or as a quick indulgent treat, these classic fried goodies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for beginners and donut enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 0.75 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with a spatula or wooden spoon until a thick, sticky batter forms. Do not overmix.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil maintains the correct temperature.
Using a small cookie scoop or two spoons, carefully drop tablespoon-sized dollops of dough into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Fry the donuts for 2-3 minutes per side, flipping them with a slotted spoon or tongs, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
While still warm, dust the donuts with powdered sugar or toss them in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your homemade drop donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 983.1 g | 1260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 151.7 g | 758% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 298 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2124 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.0 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.7 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 640 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
