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Ricotta Doughnuts Recipe

Soft and fluffy, scrumptious doughnut holes made with ricotta cheese. These simple doughnuts don't require any yeast, only take about 30 minutes to make and finger-licking-good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 (makes 16-18)
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 10 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying
  • 2-3 tbsp Powdered sugar for topping
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Instructions

  • Preheat about 5 cups of oil in a medium pot or deep skillet, over medium heat. Heat oil to about 320-330℉ degrees.
    (Note: 350℉ will cook doughnuts too fast on the outside and leave them raw on the inside.)
  • Set out a wire rack and cover it with a paper towel or two.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk ricotta, vanilla extract, sugar, and eggs until all incorporated.
  • Add flour baking soda and salt. Mix with a rubber spatula until completely mixed throughout.
  • I recommend using a #40 (1½ Tb.) cookie scoop to get even amounts of batter each time.
  • Dip the scoop into the oil, shake it off, and scoop the doughnut batter. Scrape the excess on the side of the bowl and carefully drop the dough balls into the hot oil. Repeat with a few more doughnut holes. Work quickly and remember not to overcrowd the pot.
  • Fry doughnut holes in batches of about 6 (as fitting to your sauce pot) for 5-7 minutes, until deep golden brown.
  • Take out the cooked doughnut holes and place them on a paper towel. After they are cooled for a couple of minutes, dust them with powdered sugar.

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Notes

  • Storing: At room temperature, these donut holes should be good for up to 2 days. To store them any longer or if you live in a humid climate, make sure to refrigerate them.
  • Store donut holes in an air-tight food storage container whether you are storing on the counter or in the refrigerator. I always recommend storing them in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • To reheat, you can always simply pop one or two in the microwave for a few seconds.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg