Biscuit Donuts using Canned Biscuits

5 from 31 votes

Biscuit Donuts using Canned Biscuits

These homemade biscuit donuts are the easiest donuts to make! They are made from canned biscuits and rolled in either cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: biscuits, donuts

Servings:

Calories: 467kcal

Author: Aimee

Ingredients

1 Can of Biscuits Homestyle or Buttermilk
1 ½ cups canola oil for frying
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Start heating the oil to a temperature between medium and medium-high in a medium pot. Make sure that the oil covers the bottom of the pan with about 1-2 inches of oil.
Open the can of biscuits. Watch out for that "pop!"
Separate the biscuits onto a flat surface, like a cutting board.
Using a donut hole cutter (or appropriately-sized syrup cap), punch a hole into the center of each biscuit.
Place the powdered sugar into a bowl that has a lid (tupperware works great!)
Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon into a separate bowl or plate so that donuts can be dipped on each side.
Test the oil by placing one of the donut holes into the oil. If the hole does not start cooking right away, increase the temperature of the stove to medium-high.
Once the oil starts cooking the donuts quickly, start placing them in for about a 30 seconds to a minute per side, until browned and cooked.
As donuts come out of the oil, dry onto paper towels briefly before either shaking in the powdered sugar or covering with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Plate and enjoy! Best served fresh.

Notes

I like to cook the donut holes first, when the oil is slightly cooler. I find it's easier to cook those first, and the donuts second.
Watch carefully when cooking donuts in the oil. You don't want the oil to get too hot or your donuts will burn.
Flip the donuts once they start browning.
Toss with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar when the donuts are still hot and fresh from frying. This will help the powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar stick to the donuts.

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