It is officially National Donut! I hope everyone is heading to their local Krispy Kreme to pick up their FREE donut.
If you don’t live close to one or can’t get there today, I got your covered! This is my final donut recipe this week that I deemed #donutweek!
I brought you 2 homemade donut recipes this week, but I know I have some friends out there who won’t take the time or maybe don’t bake much and won’t something a little bit easier…..THIS is the recipe for y’all!
I literally can’t get easier than this is you want a quick, semi-homemade donut that is more similar to the typical yeast-raised donuts, but without all the work!
See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!
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RECIPE:
STEP 1: Heat peanut oil in a large pot, such as a Dutch Oven, to 350 degrees. You need to have at least 2″ of oil.
Dutch Oven (similar) / candy thermometer
STEP 2: Prepare your icings and set aside:
Glass Bowls
– In one bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
– In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons milk.
STEP 3: Open a can of biscuits and place on a cutting board.
STEP 4: Using a small cooking cutter (I used the bottom of a round piping tip), cut out the center of each biscuit.
Cutting Board
STEP 5: Gently lower 2-3 donuts or several of the holes into the oil and fry until golden brown. Flip and allow the other side to cook until golden brown.
STEP 6: Use a slotted spoon or spatula to lift the donuts out of oil, allowing oil to drip off.
STEP 7: Place on a paper towel lined plate.
STEP 8: Once they have cooled a little, dip into the glaze and decorate however you want. We used sprinkles. Your little ones can help with this part and think it’s SO FUN!
Glass Bowls / Cutting Board
I mean, how easy is that. It only takes a few minutes once the oil heats up and so little prep, you can’t beat these. No one will ever know you didn’t slave over the typical yeast recipe. I’ll keep your secret!
Check out these similar recipes:
Oreo Donuts
Sour Cream Donuts
Pink Lemonade Donuts
Apple Cinnamon Donuts
Printable Recipe:
Biscuit Donuts
Adapted from Paula Deen
Ingredients
Donuts:
- 1-2 cans large buttermilk biscuits depending on how many you want to make
- peanut oil for frying
Icings:
- 2 cups powdered sugar divided
- 5 tablespoons whole milk divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- sprinkes, nuts, cookie crumbs, etc
Instructions
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Heat peanut oil in a large pot, such as a Dutch Oven, to 350 degrees. You need to have at least 2" oil.
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Prepare the icings and set aside: In one bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa powder and 3 tablespoons milk.
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Open a can of biscuits and place on a cutting board.
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Using a small cooking cutter and cut out the center of each biscuits.
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Gently lower 2-3 donuts or several of the holes into the oil and fry until golden brown. Flip and allow the other side to cook until golden brown. It will only take a few minutes.
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Use a slotted spoon or spatula to life the donuts out of oil.
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Place on a paper towel lined plate to drain and cool a little.
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Once they have cooled a little, dip in the glaze of choice and decorate however you want.
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