Description

These bite-sized doughnut bites are cooked on a grill to achieve a rustic, smoky flavor with a crispy cinnamon sugar coating. They are quick to make, easy to clean up, and perfect for sharing at cookouts or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar (for dough)
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, ½ cup sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
In a separate bowl, whisk the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll to ½-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares or circles.
Place cut dough on a parchment-lined sheet and let rise again for 15 minutes.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Place a cast-iron skillet on the grate and add a little butter or oil.
Carefully place dough bites in the skillet, leaving space between them. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
As soon as doughnuts are cooked, brush them lightly with melted butter and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, do not skip the second rise of the dough. If using an air fryer, cook at 350°F for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway. Use fruit woods like apple or cherry for smoking to complement the sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 35 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 bites
Calories: 180
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 250
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

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