If you’ve ever craved the delightful taste of Timbits, Canada’s beloved doughnut holes, you’re in luck! With this homemade Timbits recipe, you can bring the iconic Canadian treat straight to your kitchen. Whether you prefer classic flavors like chocolate or honey-dip, or you’re in the mood for something festive like birthday cake, we’ve got you covered. Best of all, these homemade Timbits can be ready in under 20 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the sweet goodness at any time.
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)
Instructions:
- Add a large volume of oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pan.
- Heat over low to medium heat until the oil reaches a temperature of approximately 350 F (175˚C)
- If necessary, lower the heat to maintain the oil at a temperature between 340 F and 350 F (170˚C and 175˚C).
- While the oil is heating, in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg.
- In a measuring glass, whisk together the milk, eggs and vanilla extract.
- Gradually and while kneading with the dough hook, pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and mix for 30 seconds.
- 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.
- Using 2 tablespoons, scoop portions of dough and dip them in hot oil at the right temperature.
- Do not overload the dough too much and fry the timbits for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Using a skimmer, remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
- Pour the sugar into a deep plate.
- Roll each donut in the sugar and coat them well.
- Transfer the donuts to a cooling rack.
Notes:
It is possible to vary the flavors of the timbits, with, for example, coffee, chocolate or sour cream versions.
*** TIMBITS is a trademark of TIM HORTONS USA INC.