Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup self-rising flour (approximately 125 g)
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup canned pumpkin pie mix (approximately 128 g)
For Frying and Coating
- Canola or vegetable oil, about 2 inches for frying
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar for coating (e.g., ½ cup sugar + ½ tsp cinnamon)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a bowl, stir together the self-rising flour and canned pumpkin pie mix until a cohesive and slightly sticky dough forms, ensuring the ingredients are fully combined.
- Shape the donut holes: Using a 1-tablespoon measure or small cookie scoop, portion out the dough and gently roll each piece into a ball with lightly floured or oiled hands to prevent sticking.
- Heat the oil: Pour about 2 inches of canola or vegetable oil into a deep skillet or saucepan and heat it to 335–350°F (170–175°C). Use a thermometer for accurate temperature control.
- Fry the donut holes: Fry the dough balls in batches, cooking them for about 2–3 minutes per batch. Flip each donut hole halfway through cooking to ensure even browning and puffiness.
- Drain and cool: Remove the fried donut holes with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let them cool just enough to handle safely.
- Coat with cinnamon sugar (optional): While still warm, roll each donut hole thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated for a sweet and crunchy finish.
Notes
- Self-rising flour contains leavening agents, so no additional baking powder is needed.
- If you don’t have canned pumpkin pie mix, plain canned pumpkin puree with added pie spices can be used instead.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 335–350°F to achieve crispy and golden donut holes without absorbing too much oil.
- Handle the dough gently; it is sticky but should come together in a ball form.
- Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which lowers the oil temperature and results in greasy donut holes.
- These donut holes are best eaten fresh but can be warmed briefly if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
