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Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Pam 2026
Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Ingredients

Ingredients

For the Donut Holes:

  • 1 cup (240g) sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Coating:

  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are a perfect way to use up sourdough discard. These bite-sized treats are fluffy, tender, and rolled in sweet cinnamon sugar. Quick to mix and easy to fry, they’re a delicious breakfast, snack, or dessert.

Instructions

1

Make the Batter

In a bowl, whisk together sourdough discard, egg, sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until just combined.

2

Heat the Oil

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).

3

Fry the Donut Holes

Drop spoonfuls of batter (about 1 tablespoon each) into the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

4

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll warm donut holes in the mixture until coated.

5

Serve

Serve warm.

Pro-Tips for Picture-Perfect Sourdough Donut Holes

  • Use Unfed Starter: Perfect for using up discard.
  • Don’t Overmix Batter: Keeps donuts tender.
  • Fry in Small Batches: Maintains oil temperature.
  • Coat While Warm: Sugar sticks best.

These Sourdough Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes are fluffy, sweet, and wonderfully tangy—a perfect zero-waste treat.

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