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Easy Biscuit Doughnuts

Make fluffy Biscuit Doughnuts using refrigerated biscuit dough in just 35 minutes. Fried until golden and finished with sweet vanilla icing, they're perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts

  • Vegetable canola, or peanut oil, for frying
  • 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough separated

Vanilla Icing

  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • cup milk plus more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Sprinkles (optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour 3 to 4 inches of oil into a medium pot and heat to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with several layers of paper towels.
  • Separate the biscuit dough and cut a hole in the center of each biscuit using a small cookie cutter, pastry tip, or small glass.
  • Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches for 3 to 5 minutes per side until evenly golden brown.
  • If the oil becomes too hot and the doughnuts brown too quickly, reduce the heat slightly.
  • Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on the prepared baking sheet to drain.
  • Allow the Biscuit Doughnuts to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sift the confectioners' sugar into a bowl.
  • Add the milk and whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add additional milk one tablespoon at a time.
  • Dip each cooled doughnut into the icing.
  • Place on parchment paper and immediately decorate with sprinkles if desired.
  • Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm for the best texture.
  • Chocolate glaze also works beautifully.
  • Mini biscuit dough makes bite-sized doughnut holes.
  • Fresh fruit or whipped cream make excellent serving companions.