Warm Cinnamon Doughnut Holes

*from Three Many Cooks

Cinnamon Sugar:

• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Doughnut

• 1-3/4 c all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 c granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted but not hot
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 c buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying

1. Mix cinnamon sugar on a plate; set aside.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Whisk sugar and butter in a large bowl.
4. Whisk in egg and then buttermilk until smooth.
5. Gently sti in dry ingredients with a spatula to form a soft, pliable dough.
6. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
7. When ready to fry, heat 1 inch of oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet to 325 degrees.
8. Meanwhile, use a rounded teaspoon measure to soop all of the dough into balls.
9. Working in batches, drop doughballed into hot oil.
10. Fry until golen brown on one side; 1-2 minutes.
11. Flip and continue to fry until glden on remaining side; another 1-2 minutes.
12. Drain all doughnut holes on a brown paper bag, and wuickly dredge in cinnamon sugar.
13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes about 4 dozen.