Homemade Doughnut Holes

December 13, 2017

Homemade Doughnut Holes | In Jennie's Kitchen_

I’m tired beyond belief these days, and it’s of my own making. I get crazy this time of year, and put so much pressure on myself to be everything I want to be in life, instead of what I’m capable of being at any given moment. Does that make sense?

That’s why I decided to raise my white flag last night, and decided I needed help in the kitchen preparing our Hanukkah dinner. I used my plea for help as a chance to teach Isabella how to make latkes, and it was a reminder that I need to get these kiddos in the kitchen more often. I’m a bit of a control freak, and of the mindset that it’s just easier to do things myself than have to direct and teach, which is so funny considering I’m a great teacher in the kitchen with everyone except my own children!

The truth is that even though I’m a widow with children, they’re old enough now that I don’t have to do everything alone. Last night was a necessary reminder, and a wonderful bonding experience with Isabella (see some photos of her in action here).

Of course the inner perfectionist couldn’t leave well enough alone, and I decided to whip up a batch of homemade doughnuts, too. I know, who just whips up fresh, homemade doughnuts? I know this is going to sound crazy, but provided you’re okay with frying, they’re really easier to make than you think (see here and here). It just takes some planning because the dough needs two rises.

These Homemade Doughnut Holes are a great shortcut if making large, filled doughnuts feels like too much a task. They cook faster, only 2 to 3 minutes in the deep fryer, and a quick roll in granulated sugar is all they need to finish. You can season the sugar with cinnamon, or any other spice you like, and you can use a pastry bag to fill them with jelly, too. Just follow this recipe, and use a small, 1-inch round cutter to make the holes. They’ll take 10 to 15 minutes to proof once cut out, depending on how warm a spot you leave them in to rise. Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating! xx-Jennie