Description
Delicious and easy-to-make glazed doughnuts using canned biscuit dough. These homemade doughnuts are fried to a golden perfection and coated with a sweet vanilla glaze for a perfect treat in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Doughnuts
- 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (2-3 inches deep in skillet)
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more for desired consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C), ensuring the proper frying temperature for golden doughnuts.
- Prepare the doughnuts: Open the can of biscuits and separate them. Use a small round cutter, such as a bottle cap, to punch holes in the center of each biscuit, forming the classic doughnut shape. Keep the centers to fry as doughnut holes.
- Fry the doughnuts: Carefully place the biscuits into the hot oil in batches. Fry each side for 1-2 minutes until they become golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat frying the doughnut holes for 30-60 seconds per side until golden.
- Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
- Glaze the doughnuts: While the doughnuts are still warm, dip them completely into the glaze. Allow excess glaze to drip off and place them on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- Ensure oil temperature stays around 350°F for perfect frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain oil temperature.
- Glaze consistency can be thickened or thinned by adjusting the milk quantity.
- Serve doughnuts fresh for best texture and flavor.
- Use caution when handling hot oil to prevent burns.
