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Biscuit Donuts

Enjoy these quick and easy Biscuit Donuts, perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast with a delightful cinnamon-sugar glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 donuts
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Donut Base

  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuit Dough Base of the donuts providing softness
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Spray or Oil For frying

Coating

  • 1/2 cup Sugar For coating the donuts
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional for flavor
  • 1 cup Glaze or Icing Optional for decoration

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Clear your workspace and gather all necessary ingredients.
  • Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and pull apart each biscuit.
  • Using a small round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each biscuit to form a donut.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat (to approximately 350°F or 175°C).

Cooking

  • Carefully add a few biscuit donuts at a time into the hot oil.
  • Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer fried donuts to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Coat each donut in sugar while they are warm, ensuring even coverage.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with cinnamon or drizzle with glaze.

Serving

  • Arrange the coated donuts on a serving platter and serve warm.
  • For a balanced meal, consider serving with fresh fruit or yogurt.

Notes

For the best results, heat the oil sufficiently before frying and avoid overcrowding the pan. Experiment with different coatings and glazes for a variety of flavors.
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