Easy Fluffy 3-Ingredient Biscuit Donuts Recipe for Quick Delicious Treats
A quick and easy recipe for light, fluffy donuts made from canned biscuits, fried to golden perfection and coated with sugar. Perfect for a fast sweet treat without the fuss of yeast or long rising times.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (about 8) canned biscuits (e.g., Pillsbury Grands)
- 2 cups (475 ml) vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- Pour about 2 cups (475 ml) of vegetable oil into a frying pan or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a cooking thermometer to check.
- Open the canned biscuits and separate them gently. Poke a hole about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide in the center of each biscuit to create a donut shape.
- Carefully place 2-3 biscuit donuts into the hot oil, frying each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Flip carefully with a slotted spoon.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Let rest for about 2 minutes.
- Place granulated sugar in a mixing bowl and toss the warm donuts gently until evenly coated.
- Serve fresh and warm. Optionally, drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F (175°C) to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Coat donuts with sugar while warm for best adhesion. Donuts can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes as an alternative to frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Protein: 3.5
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