Canned Biscuit Donuts are so quick and easy to make from canned biscuit dough! Fried biscuits are so delicious smothered with powdered sugar.
They taste like beignets, but so much easier. You can make these anytime of the week for breakfast, a snack or dessert!
This little trick for making homemade donuts from of a can of biscuit dough is one of my kids favorites. All you need is a can of biscuits, cooking oil and powdered sugar!
Cinnamon sugar biscuit donuts or glazed donuts are other flavors to try!
Choose any canned biscuits you prefer. They can be flaky, regular, or buttermilk biscuits.
How to make fried biscuits for donuts
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large dutch oven to 350°F. (Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature)
- Flatten a biscuit with your hand on a cutting board and then cut a hole in the middle with a bottle top or anything small and round. (I use one of the clear plastic measuring cups that comes with children’s liquid medicine.)
- Once your oil is ready, carefully place a few of the donut dough rings into the oil. Don’t crowd the pot. If they sink to the bottom, use your slotted spatula to gently nudge them to float to the top of the oil.
- Let them cook until the first side is golden brown. It will take about 60-90 seconds. You want them to be a light golden brown on each side.
- Flip them over and allow to cook until light golden brown on the second side. Make sure to cook the biscuit donut holes to!
- Remove them from the oil with a slotted spatula or fork and place them on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Let them cool for a few minutes so that you can handle them.
- Sprinkle them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, or fill a small paper bag with 1 cup powdered sugar and shake to coat them completely.
You’re going to love this recipe for canned biscuit donuts. I promise they will be a hit in your kitchen too!
Other recipes you may like to try:
Did you make this recipe for Biscuit Donuts? Rate this recipe in the comment section below!
Biscuit Donuts
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
- Candy Thermometer
- Large Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 can of refrigerated biscuit dough
- 4-5 cups canola oil This amount will vary based on the size of the pot you are using. Pour the oil into the pot until it's at-least 2 inches deep.
- 1 cup powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Flatten a biscuit with your hand on a cutting board and then cut a hole in the middle with a bottle top or anything small and round. (I use one of the clear plastic measuring cups that comes with children's liquid medicine.)
- Once your oil is ready, carefully place a few of the donut dough rings into the oil. Don't crowd the pot. If they sink to the bottom, use your slotted spatula to gently nudge them to float to the top of the oil.
- Let them cook until the first side is golden brown. It will take about 60-90 seconds. You want them to be a light golden brown on each side.
- Flip them over and allow to cook until light golden brown on the second side. Make sure to cook the biscuit donut holes to!
- Remove them from the oil with a slotted spatula or fork and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Let them cool for a few minutes so that you can handle them.
- Sprinkle them with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, or fill a small paper bag with the powdered sugar and shake to coat them completely. Serve warm!
Notes
- Nutritional information will vary depending on size and type of biscuit used.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published in December 2015.
Elizabeth says
I had a sweet tooth attack, so I was looking and found your recipe tried it and it was delicious. My sweet tooth was satisfied. Very easy. Thanks!
Amy says
Hi Elizabeth! They can become addicting ?
Elsa | the Whinery says
What a great idea! And so easy too – I have to try this, your donuts look delicious! 🙂
Amy says
Thank you Elsa! ?
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Craving donuts NOW!
Amy says
Who doesn’t love a fresh hot donut?? ?
Dee says
I’ve made these for the past 40 years, just not as fancy as yours…I just pulled a hole in the middle of the biscuit…also frosted the tops with powdered sugar frosting that was tinted or else cocoa added…my kids went crazy over them..kids all grown now, so thank you for a beautiful memory…..
Amy says
Hi Dee, thank you so much for sharing that with me! It makes me very happy 🙂 It’s nice to know that I’ll have those great memories to look back on too…the little smiles on their faces when they see me making them. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!