This is another one of those "dangerously easy" recipes that you could whip up, say...when you're stumped for breakfast ideas and your kids are nipping at your heels for food and you have NOTHING to give them. Or something like that.
They're no Krispy Kremes, but they do the trick if you're in need of a doughnut fix!
Canned Biscuit Doughnuts
Derived from Paula Deen's Recipe
Ingredients:
- oil for frying
- canned biscuits (NOT FLAKY! I just used Walmart's brand of Buttermilk Biscuits and they were perfect.)
- icing, sugar and cinnamon, or whatever you wish to top or glaze with (I just use sugar and cinnamon. Still looking for a decent icing.)
Directions:
1. Heat your oil in a deep fryer, an electric skillet, a deep pan (like a wok), OR a Dutch oven to 350ยบ. A candy thermometer is very handy in this instance. (It's important to get the right temperature, otherwise you'll either end up with soggy, oily dough or a chunk of burnt bread.)
2. Take your biscuits out of the can (or cans - make as many or as few as you want) and cut a hole in the middle using a small, round cookie cutter or (my method) an opening of a 20 liter plastic bottle.
3. Prepare your icing/glaze/topping. Place paper towels onto a plate (or use a wire rack) to dry your doughnuts off when they come out of the pan.
4. When your oil is ready, carefully place your doughnuts into the oil, making sure not to "crowd" them too much so they will cook properly and thoroughly. (I like to start with the holes. It tests to make sure the oil is the right temperature and I get something to snack on while I'm cooking.) Cook until golden brown on each side. Remove from oil and onto paper towel/wire rack to dry for a minute or two.
5. Top and/or decorate your doughnuts. Enjoy your deep-fried delights. Feel no shame.
