Fried Donut Hole with White Icing
A quick and easy homemade donut hole, fried until golden and dipped in a simple white icing. Perfect for a weekend treat or a fun afternoon snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 cup flour and 1 teaspoon baking powder. Stir in the 1/2 cup milk until a soft dough forms, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers and a tiny piece of dough sizzles immediately, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Drop rounded teaspoons of dough into the hot oil, about 4 at a time. Fry until golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally, about 3 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
In a shallow bowl, mix the 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of the hot oil, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Dip each warm donut hole into the icing, coating completely.
- 5
Place the iced donut holes on a wire rack to set for 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- small saucepan
- slotted spoon
- paper towels
- shallow bowl
- wire rack
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