Crisp, fluffy cinnamon sugar sourdough discard donut holes, a sweet treat to use up your discard easily while creating warm, comforting bites.

Scale

1 cup sourdough discard

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/2 cup milk

1 egg

2 tbsp melted butter

Oil for frying

1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon for coating

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. In another bowl, mix sourdough discard, milk, egg, and melted butter.

3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.

4. Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy pan.

5. Drop small spoonfuls of dough into oil, frying until golden, about 2–3 minutes.

6. Drain on a rack or paper towels.

7. Roll warm donut holes in cinnamon sugar to coat.

8. Serve immediately or freeze for later.

For a lighter option, bake at 375°F for 12–14 minutes.

Add mini chocolate chips or diced apples for variety.

Freeze cooled donut holes in a sealed bag and reheat in the oven.

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