Timbits

Name: Timbits
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 2 cups Flour; 1/3 cup Sugar; 3 tsp Baking Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 1 beaten Egg; ¾ cup Milk; 3 tbs Oil; garnish Icing Sugar

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Serves 10 182 kcal per serving Prep 30 min Cook 25 min Passive 45 min

Ingredients

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

Note: This recipe is inspired by a classic Canadian-style donut bite and is intended for home cooking. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any trademarks or restaurant chains.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk or sift together until evenly mixed.
In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, milk and oil until smooth. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir gently until a smooth batter forms.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to about 185°C / 365°F, ensuring the oil is hot but not smoking.
Using a teaspoon, carefully drop small portions of batter into the hot oil, working in batches so the pan is not overcrowded. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. While still warm, roll in icing sugar or serve as is.

Tips

Ensure your frying oil is at a steady 190°C (375°F); too cold and they get greasy, too hot and the middle stays raw.
Use a small cookie scoop to get perfectly round and uniform dough balls.
Glaze the Timbits while they are still warm so the coating sets into a thin, professional-looking shell.

Variations

Old Fashioned Plain: Toss in a mix of cinnamon and sugar instead of using a liquid glaze.
Birthday Cake: Add multi-colored sprinkles to a vanilla cake batter before frying.