Description
Delightful Banana Donut Holes bring sweet Caribbean comfort to classic pastry lovers. Crisp exterior and pillowy center deliver rich banana flavor, promising pure dessert bliss with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Coating and Glaze Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all dry ingredients in a mixing vessel, creating a uniform powder blend of flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt using a whisk.
- In a separate container, thoroughly mash ripe bananas and integrate them with egg, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the mixture achieves a silky, consistent texture.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana-based liquid ingredients, stirring with minimal agitation to prevent gluten development, stopping precisely when ingredients are incorporated.
- Allow the batter to rest momentarily, enabling flour to hydrate and flavors to meld while preparing a cooking surface.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to an optimal temperature of 350°F, ensuring consistent heat for even golden-brown donut holes.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, carefully drop rounded portions of batter into the hot oil, working in small batches to maintain temperature stability.
- Fry donut holes for approximately 2-3 minutes, rotating periodically to achieve uniform caramelization and a crisp exterior.
- Remove golden-brown spheres using a slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain on paper towels.
- Optional: Dust warm donut holes with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar for additional flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure ripe bananas are used for maximum sweetness and moisture in the donut holes.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the texture light and tender, preventing tough results.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend.
- Add extra warmth by incorporating a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger alongside the cinnamon for deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg