How to Make County Fair Style Kool-Aid Drop Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something irresistibly nostalgic about the county fair. The sounds of laughter and excitement, the bright lights and colorful attractions, and of course, the tempting scent of delicious fair food wafting through the air. One of the most beloved fair treats is the classic doughnut - especially when it's made with a fun and unexpected twist. That's where County Fair Style Kool-Aid Drop Doughnuts come in.

These doughnuts are a colorful and flavorful spin on the traditional fair f...

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened soft drink mix, any flavor (such as KOOL-AID®)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened soft drink mix, any flavor (such as KOOL-AID®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 donuts

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Mix 3 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, salt, and 1/2 packet of the soft drink mix together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk the milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract together in a separate large bowl until blended; slowly stir in the flour mixture until entirely incorporated in a batter the consistency of a thick pancake batter.
  • Drop the batter by large spoonfuls, about 2 teaspoons in size, into the preheated oil; fry until deep golden brown on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove to drain on a platter lined with paper towels.
  • Mix together 1 cup sugar with the remaining 1/2 packet of soft drink mix in a flat-bottomed dish. Roll the drained donuts in the sugar mixture while still hot. Set aside on a fresh set of paper towels to cool slightly; serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 63mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 19mg