Krispy Creme Cinnamon Donut Balls
Ingredients
| 6 tbs unsalted butter, softened | ||
| 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs sugar | ||
| Grated peel of 1/2 lemon | ||
| Pinch of salt | ||
| 4 eggs | ||
| 2 and 2/3 cups of all purpose flour | ||
| 1 tsp baking powder | ||
| Oil for deep frying | ||
| Additional 1/2 cup sugar | ||
| 2 tsp ground cinnamon |
This is a guaranteed fix for your hungry sweet tooth.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add lemon peel and salt.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time
- Sift flour with baking powder; fold into mixture with a spoon to make a dough.
- Heat oil, enough for deep frying in a deep fryer or a deep sauce pan to 360 degrees.
- Using 2 floured teaspoons, form the dough into small balls.
- Add balls to hot oil. Do not crowd the pot.
- Fry for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden, turning halfway through cooking with a slotted spoon.
- Lift out cooked balls with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels
- Mix 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle over the balls while still hot.
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