Donuts from Canned Biscuits are a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for Cinnamon Sugar Donuts! Hot and fresh donuts that you don’t have to leave the house for and it only takes two ingredients!
Ryder said matter-of-factly this morning, “When I get big, I’m going to have a restaurant where bacon is not a side. I want the bacon to be the main dish!!” That’s my boy!! lol! He then went on to say, “And at my restaurant, I’m not going to pay my people much. I want to keep all the money for myself!” Yep, I don’t have to worry about this one, He’s going to be just fine!
This recipe is beyond simple and absolutely delectable! Two ingredients plus oil for frying is all you need!
These donuts cook up soft and fluffy. Who knew you can fry canned biscuits into an amazing donut? Plus, the granulated sugar coating adds just enough sweetness for breakfast to jump-start your energy levels.
My kids and I can eat the donuts by themselves. You can easily add this Breakfast Casserole for a brunch with friends.
Additionally, grab a couple of cans of biscuits when they’re on sale and you have a rather inexpensive breakfast!
Donuts from Canned Biscuits
- You can use any kind of biscuits for this recipe. Even the flaky biscuits will fry nicely.
- It’s easier to use an apple corer or melon baller or even small cookie cutters to cut the center hole.
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Donuts from Canned Biscuits
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 1 can refrigerated canned biscuits
- oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
for a glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Or, make glaze
- Use any kind of canned biscuits.
- Cut or tear a hole in the center. This is a great time to have the kids help you!
- Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Place your donuts in and cook until brown.
- Turn and brown the second side.
- When you remove from oil, immediately dip in sugar.
- I used granulated sugar, because that’s what we used when I was a child and I was on a nostalgic kick.
- Feel free to use powdered sugar or make a glaze. Whisk 3 Tablespoons milk and 1 cup powdered sugar together until smooth.
Notes
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jodi liddy says
could u pls give possible alternative ingredients for ur recipes as I’m in Australia so its difficult to know what some of the aussie alternative ingredients are as we don’t have canned biscuits ??????
Tweetybird says
Well is was great . Thanks for sharing . I didn’t know can biscuit would be great but I took a chance happy! happy! happy!
carmen muscat says
Im so angry,Im from australia and we dont have the luxury of finding , canned cookie dough or can pumpkin or other ingredients that i read on your blog and other american blogs.Wish someone would export them here ,the recipes look so amazing.
Mary Gonzales says
I can’t wait to try all of your donuts. They look amazing!!!!
Marlene Gerlach says
I used to make these yummy donuts 40-50 years ago when my 6 kids were toddlers. Yes, they had canned biscuits back then! But instead of poking a hole in the middle, I fried them whole and then squirted a little jelly inside, frosted the tops and voila….jelly donuts (bismarcks)
Paula says
I love that idea, Marlene. My boys wouldn’t go for it, but it would be a great idea for my lady friends.
Patricia Ray says
I think I will make these donuts. They’re surely a lot better than Dunkin’ Donuts and cheaper too…lol. I will use cinnamon sugar to top them.
D says
WOW I could about hug you for this one! My daughter really likes doughnuts, but has a lot of food allergies ( one of which is yeast.) I have been going bananas trying to find a yeast free recipe I could use for her. This is awesome.
Paula says
I’m so glad to hear that! And it’s so simple too. Hope you enjoy!
vickie says
I’m so happy I just found this website thank you, I love new ideas, again thank you Vickie
Debbie says
I have made these and I think also Paula Deen made these also. That’s where I got the recipe and they are yummmmmmy!!!!!
a happier girl says
My mom made those as a fun Saturday morning treat when I was a kid. Holy guacamole are they yummy when they're still warm and have just the right amount of sugar! I should make them for my kids sometime except I fear I'd inhale all of them myself!
Debbie says
I have made these and I think also Paula Deen made these also. That’s where I got the recipe and they are yummmmmmy!!!!!
Pam says
Oh how fun! They look so good. Stopped by from SITS. So nice to find your fun blog. New follower. Enjoy your SITS day!
Florassippi Girl says
This is exactly how we did them as a kid, except Mom always made a chocolate glaze (powdered sugar and chocolate syrup) to dip them in… ♥ ♥ ♥.
Julie says
Guess who's being featured on Marvelous Mondays again? You are! This recipe was the most viewed link last week. Congrats! 🙂
We-Made-That.com says
I have never made these, they look so easy and I bet my girls would LOVE them! Thanks for sharing at We Made That!
Ana Sullivan says
I have forgotten about these! These are so easy because of the prepared dough. I remember getting doughy ones if the oil is too hot. Plain sugar or cinnamon and sugar are both great. Thank you. I found you from Inspire me Monday. See my post about getting yourself into your cocktail dress. Hook and zip idea:
http://www.thelostapron.com/2012/11/zip-and-hook-yourself-into-your-dress.html
Debi @ Adorned From Above says
Hi Paula,
These look delicious. I wish I had some now.
Debi
Paula Miller says
Mmm! I made homemade donuts long ago by scratch and they were good, but just took so long. This looks like a much easier/quicker version.
Thanks for sharing with my NO RULES Weekend Blog Party 🙂
Paula
lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com
Designed Decor says
Hi Paula, found you through grow your blog hop! These look so yummy! Glad to find your blog!
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Miranda Gonzales says
i can tell i'm gonna be glad your blog came into my life! thanks for adding me to your circle!
Eva Gallant says
What a simple and clever idea!