Mini Donut Holes

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Makes about 40 1-inch holes

Directions

1. Get out a skillet that's at least 2 1/2" deep; a 10" electric frying pan is a great choice, if you have one. Fill it with about 1" of vegetable oil, peanut oil preferred for best flavor.
2. Use a high-walled skillet or large saucepan and fill it with 1" of oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
5. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
6. Use a melon scoop to scoop out balls of dough and drop into the hot oil.
7. Fry for 1-2 minutes on first side, or until golden brown. Turn and fry for an additional 1-2 minutes on other side. Transfer to plate lined with paper towel or brown paper to drain and cool.