Basic Doughnut Holes

Just your basic doughnut holes with ingredients most folks usually have on hand... No tedious rolling out and cutting dough into shapes... Simply mix and drop by tsp. into hot fat... Couldn't be easier!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup egg substitute (Egg Beaters)
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
•  granulated sugar (optional)
•  cinnamon sugar (optional)
•  confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Combine well the oil, egg substitute and milk.
2. In a separate bowl combine well the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
3. Then add the egg mixture to the dry mixture and combine well; Drop by spoonful into hot (375°F.) oil in deep pan on stovetop or in deep fryer.
4. Fry until golden brown (you may have to turn them over as they cook to get all parts browned).
5. Remove from oil, draining carefully but while still damp from frying, roll hot doughnut holes in the granulated sugar or confectioner's sugar OR you may simply leave them plain.
6. A terrific companion to your favorite coffee, tea or hot chocolate!