Lunch: Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes Recipe | MyRecipes

Recipe by Robert Landolphi Donut holes should be warm and doughy and coated in sugar. This gluten-free version is just that--and more.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes Recipe | MyRecipes

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 package yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup warm water (100 ° to 110 °)
3.45 ounces brown rice flour (about 3/4 cup)
2.6 ounces white rice flour (about 1/2 cup)
2.6 ounces potato starch (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
White rice flour for dusting
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Peanut oil

Instructions

Dissolve yeast and 1/4 cup sugar in 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
Weigh or lightly spoon flours and potato starch into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours, potato starch, xanthan gum, and salt in a large bowl; add yeast mixture, yogurt, vanilla, and egg. Beat at medium-high speed until blended.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a ball. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray; cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place (85 °), free from drafts, 1 hour.
Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a 1-inch biscuit cutter. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat procedure with remaining dough. Let rise in a warm place (85 °), free from drafts, 30 minutes.
Place 1/4 cup sugar, orange rind, and cinnamon in a food processor; process until well blended.
Add oil to a large Dutch oven to a depth of 2 inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 360 °. Place 8 to 10 donut holes in hot oil; cook 1 minute or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Remove using slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining donut holes.
Combine donut holes and sugar mixture in a bowl; toss gently to coat. Serve warm.

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