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Our Own Donuts
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Updated May 17, 2018
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- 10
- COOK TIME
- 1 Min
Mr. Food's own recipe for an American classic will save you money, time and fuss. Just fry and serve your own donuts!
What You'll Need
- Vegetable oil
- 1 (7.5-ounces) package refrigerated country-style biscuits (10 biscuits)
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
What to Do
- In a soup pot, heat 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Separate biscuits and lay flat on cutting board. Using an apple corer or a plastic soda bottle cap, cut out a small circle in center of each biscuit, forming rings.
- Place rings and "holes" in hot oil a few at a time and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden, turning halfway through cooking.
- Drain donuts on paper towel-lined platter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
Preparation Tips
How about sprinkling these with cinnamon or drizzling with melted chocolate or a sugar glaze? You can even coat them with frosting then top with rainbow sprinkles!
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Delphine Bryant
May 31, 2018
I attempted to make donuts before a long time ago. Needless to say, there was a lot to be desired from what the final result was. I started from scratch and that could have been the underlying problem. If I start with a package refrigerated country-style biscuits I may end up with something I can be proud of.
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Morehouse17
May 30, 2018
Tell me who does not love donuts and I will show you a person that has never had one. I have yet to meet a donut I don't like but I love Krispy Kreme original glazed when the hot sign is on. When that is not happening, I would gladly accept a knock off like this. These are also amazing.
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gpabill4 2846858
Sep 20, 2016
Such a good idea. Thank you!
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larrylike 9779057
May 12, 2016
How would this work with east rolls instead o a biscuit. What ouu say test kitchen
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Test Kitchen Team
May 13, 2016
Hi there! Thanks for your question--we're glad to help. We have not made this recipe with yeast rolls before, therefore we do not believe that they would be an equivalent substitution. Enjoy!
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Alpha 0927441
Jun 02, 2013
I thought my Cub Scouts how to do this way back in the 60's...good for Indian Fry bread or Donuts.....still good today..
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sunbird230 6071519
Apr 30, 2013
I tried these and stuffed them with custard with a chocolate frosting .. just like a boston cream... today I will stuff them with lemon and coat them with icing sugar...
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S48tal 8171427
Jan 12, 2013
Sounds awesome! I know my 'grandchildren' will love these. I love (coconut) so will make some with coconut sprinled over a glaze or the frosting. 'little ole' Ohio cook'
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madelinedandry 6108952
Jan 12, 2013
I, too, have been making these for years, but I don't make a hole in the dough. I just cut the biscuit in half and fry in the hot cooking oil. Cooks really fast, drain on paper towels and take a zip lock sandwich bag filled with powered sugar and shake a few at a time in it. We call them beignets, yield 20.
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Samantha C
Jan 12, 2013
Best topped with chocolate frosting instead of powdered sugar! :)
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ketty53 1651273
Dec 29, 2012
How do you make sugar glaze?
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meatandtaters
Jan 12, 2013
You mix the confectioner's sugar with a very small amount of milk. Add more milk later or the glaze will be to thin.
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grannyblu
Dec 23, 2012
This is a wonderful old recipe been using it for years sometimes I make a small hole with a paring knife and add a teaspoon of red jelly or preserves can also ice them with confectioners sugar and just a bit of leftover coffee Great with a fresh pot of of freshly brewed coffee up here in the North
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muttypawz00
Dec 21, 2012
I have made these even with bisquick dough, and they can be great. Take time to make sure they are the right size to cook all the way through, and keep you oil only as hot as you need it to avoid burning. Cinnamon an sugar, fresh apples as garnish these are great!
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amberj32 6210723
Dec 21, 2012
I've been making these for years with my daughter. They quick, easy and fun and taste great. We usually do cinnamon and sugar on ours. We use the cheap, generic refrigerated rolls.
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n23
Aug 09, 2012
Has anyone tried to bake these?
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Samantha C
Jan 12, 2013
If you bake them they will be biscuits with holes. Gotta fry them for donut taste.
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wernerflo67 9753079
Apr 02, 2012
For the first time making a Mr. Food recipe, I was disappointed. These tasted like deep-fried dinner rolls. Will definitely NOT make these again; make a doughnut dough in your bread machine and use that instead!
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snperch
Dec 21, 2011
Would homemade biscuit dough work just as well?
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rgtrgt
Dec 21, 2011
I use to just cut the biscuits in quarters and deep fry them, drain them on paper towels, then shake them in a paper bag with cinnamon sugar.
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nsos 1526397
Dec 21, 2011
Over 50 years ago in college - we would make these donuts in the dorm for sale "in house" Sunday mornings in order to raise funds. The easy way - just stretch to make the donut hole - no leftover dough that way. MMMMMMM - good! Just be sure to let the oil thoroughly cool before pouring out of the pan.
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dolliemarcilla 9846244
Dec 10, 2010
Try these donuts: Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, & a little milk to thin mixture. Roll hot fried biscuits in it. Oh so good!!
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MRS LITTLE
May 07, 2010
THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE. KIDS LOVE IT. VERY QUICK AND EASY TO DO WITH HE KIDS ALSO. I SOMETIMES DIP THEM IN GLAZE AND SPRINKLE WITH FINELY CHOPPED NUTS.
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