Fresh tasty donuts that you make at home for a fraction of what store bought donuts cost? That’s what this recipe will give you, and best of all, they are so easy to make.
We came home from church a couple weeks ago and flipped on the Food Network to catch the latest Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d’Arabian. She’s the chef who won the last The Next Food Network Star. We love her show because not only does she show easy inexpensive recipes, but she is always throwing out great tips to make cooking easier.
While I was making lunch, John was watching Sandra’s Money Saving Meals with Sandra Lee. She made these donuts and it was so quick and so easy that we had to try them. The great thing about them is that you don’t have to use the apple spice topping. You can top them with chocolate frosting, use orange juice and zest, cinnamon sugar, whatever you want. You can even eat them plain if you want.
Give them a try and your family will be clamoring for more.
Ingredients
- 1 (7.5-ounce) can refrigerator biscuits
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
- 3 cups canola oil
Directions
- Remove the biscuits from the can and place onto a cutting board.
- Using a 1/2-inch biscuit cutter or the cap from a water bottle remove the center from each biscuit.
- Place both the donuts and donut holes onto a sheet pan and allow them to rest and come to temperature, about 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice and apple juice. Whisk together until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Heat the oil, in a medium pot over medium heat, to 350 degrees F.
- Fry the donuts, 3 at a time, until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- Remove from oil and place on a sheet tray lined with a paper towel. Repeat with remaining donuts and donut holes.
Dip the top of each donut into the prepared glaze and place on a serving tray. Let glaze set about 5 minutes and serve.
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