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Easiest Donuts Ever

Quick and easy way to make delicious homemade donuts using biscuits. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, you can enjoy warm, cinnamon-sugar-coated treats in no time! June 2nd is National Donut Day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Medium shallow bowl
  • Small round cookie cutter (about 1-1.5 inches)
  • Medium skillet
  • Tray lined with paper towels

Ingredients

  • 1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 8-count can jumbo refrigerated biscuits (Grands, or similar)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Icing or sprinkles, optional

Instructions

For the donuts

  • In a medium shallow bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
  • Use a small round cookie cutter to make holes in the center of each biscuit.
  • Pour vegetable oil in a medium skillet, until about ½-inch deep.
  • Heat the oil on medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, so it’s hot enough to instantly cook the donuts upon hitting the skillet (about 300oF on a food thermometer). This prevents them from soaking up too much oil and becoming soggy.
  • Fry the donuts and donut holes in batches of 2-3 at a time, making sure to not overcrowd the pan. Fry only about 1 minute on each side, flipping them carefully with a fork.
  • Remove them to a tray lined with paper towels to soak up extra oil.
  • When all donuts and donut holes are fried, carefully dip them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Or, if desired, decorate donuts with icing and sprinkles.
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