Description
A delightful twist on a carnival treat that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for family gatherings or a sweet moment to yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Ground cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- Chocolate sauce or fruit preserves for dipping
- Fresh blueberries or mashed banana (for variations)
Instructions
- Prepare the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fry the donuts: Drop spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Dust or dip: Dust with powdered sugar or roll in cinnamon sugar while warm, or serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe with different milks or add fruits for variations. Keep an eye on the oil temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: funnel cake, donuts, carnival treats, dessert, easy recipe