Here’s a detailed recipe for Sugar-Dusted Butter Doughnut Bites—perfectly soft, buttery mini doughnuts coated in a sweet sugar dusting. I’ve also included FAQs at the end for troubleshooting and customization tips.
- 🍩 Sugar-Dusted Butter Doughnut Bites Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins
🕒 Cook Time: 15 mins
🕒 Total Time: 35 mins
🍽️ Yield: ~24 bites
🧈 Ingredients
For the Doughnut Bites:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for classic doughnut flavor)
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Sugar Dusting:
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- Optional: ½ tsp cinnamon for a cinnamon-sugar variation
🔪 Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
2. Heat the Oil:
- Pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pan to 2–3 inches deep.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
3. Form the Doughnut Bites:
- Use a small cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion small balls of dough (about 1 inch).
- Wet your hands lightly and roll into balls if needed.
4. Fry:
- Carefully drop 4–6 doughnut bites at a time into hot oil.
- Fry 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5. Dust with Sugar:
- While still warm (but not wet with oil), toss the bites in granulated sugar or cinnamon sugar until evenly coated.
🧠 FAQs
❓ Can I bake these instead of frying?
Yes! Use a mini muffin tin, grease well, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12–15 minutes. Brush with melted butter before rolling in sugar.
❓ Can I make the dough in advance?
Yes. The dough can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored covered in the fridge. Bring to room temp before frying.
❓ Can I freeze them?
You can freeze the unfried dough balls for up to 1 month. Fry from frozen (add 30–60 seconds extra cook time) or thaw slightly before frying.
❓ Why are my doughnut bites oily?
Oil temperature was too low. Keep oil around 350°F (175°C)—too low = greasy, too hot = burned outside, raw inside.
❓ Can I use buttermilk instead of regular milk?
Yes! It adds a nice tang. Use same amount, and reduce baking powder to 1 tsp, adding ¼ tsp baking soda.
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