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mom's cheat doughnuts

Debbwl avatar
Recipe by
debbie lopez
@Debbwl
Northen, CA

These were a rare and special treat my Mother would make for my brother and I when we were young. The topping I listed is sugar and cinnamon because that is what we always had as children. But these quick doughnuts can be topped with any number of things such as a chocolate glaze, powdered sugar or even a plain glaze sprinkled with nuts.

yield 10 doughnuts and 10 doughnut holes
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For mom's cheat doughnuts

  • oil for deep frying
  • 7 1/2 oz
    buttermilk biscuits (we like pillsbury)
  • 4 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon (optional)

How To Make mom's cheat doughnuts

  • 1
    In a heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat about 1 quart of oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 2
    Separate dough into 10 biscuits.
  • 3
    Cut hole into center of each biscuit using a small cookie cutter.
  • 4
    Fry biscuits and holes in hot oil a few at a time for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • 5
    Drain on paper towels.
  • 6
    While still warm, roll in sugar or cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • 7
    Hope you enjoy these as much as we did growing up.
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