Timbits
These classic doughnut come in chocolate, powdered sugar, honey dip, old fashioned, and more, and they are a staple of Canadian culture.
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, butter, and egg until smooth. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix; just combine until the ingredients are incorporated.
Frying the Timbits:
- Take a deep, heavy-bottomed pan and add enough oil for frying. Place it over low to medium heat and let it heat until the oil reaches a temperature of approximately 350°F (175˚C).
- Slowly drop in balls of batter using 2 spoons or a scoop and let them rise to the surface.
- Fry 6-8 Timbits at a time for 3-4 minutes, turning them once halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Using a skimmer, transfer the timbits from oil to a cooling rack. Line the cooling rack with paper towels first.
Glazing the Timbits:
- In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract until you have a smooth glaze. You can add food coloring if desired to achieve the classic Tim Hortons colors.
- While the Timbits are still warm, dip them into the glaze, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the glazed Timbits back on the parchment paper to allow the glaze to set.
- Allow the glaze to harden, and then your homemade Timbits are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them fresh and warm.
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