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Timbits

Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. Golden, airy dough spheres offering a decadent sweet experience in every bite. This dish features a cloud-like interior encased in a delicately crisp shell, finished with a fine dusting of icing sugar to perfectly complement your coffee or social gathering.

Prep
5 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Timbits

Canadian-style donut holes—like Timbits—with a crisp shell and a soft, airy center. Gently sweet, perfect dusted in powdered sugar or glazed. Dairy-based and yeast-free, ideal for a warm coffee-side snack or a quick, easy dessert.

Timing
30 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Fish-free, Nut-free, Peanut-free, Sesame-free

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1Sift together dry ingredients.
    Cooking step 1 for Timbits
  2. 2Mix together wet ingredients and incorporate into dry. Stir until smooth.
    Cooking step 2 for Timbits
  3. 3Drop by teaspoonfuls(no bigger) into hot oil (365 degrees, no hotter), turning after a few moments until golden brown on all sides.

Nutrition

Calories
1032
Protein
14g
Carbs
124.4g

Recommended Equipment & Products

  • ⚡Electric hand mixer
    Amazon UK

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Chef tips

To ensure your doughnuts are light and not oily, make sure the oil is exactly 170-180°C. Fry in small batches to maintain the heat and achieve the best possible flavour and texture. The children will love helping to roll the warm doughnut holes in cinnamon sugar.

Culinary reasoning

Steady frying heat sets the outside quickly while allowing the centre to cook through as directed. Golden, airy dough spheres offering a decadent sweet experience in every bite. This dish features a cloud-like interior encased in a delicately crisp shell, finished with a fine dusting of icing sugar to perfectly complement your coffee or social gathering.

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Cooking step 3 for Timbits
  • 4Remove and drain.
    Cooking step 4 for Timbits
  • 5Roll in cinnamon sugar while still warm and serve.
    Cooking step 5 for Timbits
  • Ingredients

    • 2 cups Flour
    • 1/3 cup Sugar
    • 3 tsp Baking Powder
    • ½ tsp Salt
    • 1 beaten Egg
    • ¾ cup Milk
    • 3 tbs Oil
    • for frying Oil
    • garnish Icing Sugar

    Nutrition

    Calories
    1032
    Protein
    14g
    Carbs
    124.4g

    Chef tips

    To ensure your doughnuts are light and not oily, make sure the oil is exactly 170-180°C. Fry in small batches to maintain the heat and achieve the best possible flavour and texture. The children will love helping to roll the warm doughnut holes in cinnamon sugar.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    • ⚡Electric hand mixer
      Amazon UK

    Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.