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Timbits

Timbits, also known as munchkins are delicious donut holes that are often sold in North American fast food chains.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 People
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • 4 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 eggs , beaten
  • 300 ml whole milk or more, (at 97 F / 36°C)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted and lukewarm
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup sugar or icing sugar (for the topping)
Equipment
  • Stand mixer
  • Skimmer
  • Cooling rack

Instructions

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  1. Add a large volume of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan.
  2. Heat over low to medium heat until the oil reaches a temperature of approximately 350 F (175˚C)
  3. If necessary, lower the heat to maintain the oil at a temperature between 340 F and 350 F (170˚C and 175˚C).
  4. While the oil is heating, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.
  5. In a measuring glass, whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually and while kneading with the dough hook, pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix for 30 seconds.
  7. Add the melted butter and salt and knead for 3 minutes at high speed, until a homogeneous and thick dough forms. It is important not to knead for too long to obtain extra soft timbits.
  8. Using 2 tablespoons, scoop portions of dough and dip them in hot oil at the right temperature.
  9. Do not overload the dough too much and fry the timbits for about 2 minutes on each side.
  10. Using a skimmer, remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
  11. Pour the sugar into a deep plate.
  12. Roll each donut in the sugar and coat them well.
  13. Transfer the donuts to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • It is possible to vary the flavors of the timbits, with, for example, coffee or sour cream versions.