Description
These Quick and Easy 5-Minute Donuts are a delicious homemade treat made from simple canned biscuit dough, fried to golden perfection and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Ready in just minutes, they’re perfect for a spontaneous dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Donuts
- 1 can Pillsbury® Biscuits
- Vegetable Oil (as needed for frying)
Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups Powdered Confectioners Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Whole Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oil: Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of a heavy-bottom pan. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches approximately 350°F (180°C), or until a small dough piece sizzles upon contact.
- Cut Biscuit Dough: Open the can of Pillsbury® Biscuits and place each biscuit on a cutting board. Use a small cookie cutter or similar tool to cut out small holes in the center of each biscuit to create the classic donut shape.
- Test Oil Temperature: Drop one of the dough cut-outs (the centers) into the hot oil. If it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready for frying.
- Fry Donuts: Carefully add the prepared biscuit donuts to the hot oil. Fry on one side for 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip and Fry: Flip the donuts and continue frying for another 2 minutes until the other side is also golden brown and donuts are cooked through.
- Make Glaze: In a bowl, mix powdered confectioners sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth glaze forms. Adjust consistency by adding more milk to thin or more sugar to thicken as needed.
- Glaze and Serve: Dip or drizzle the warm donuts with the vanilla glaze. Optionally, top with chocolate, cinnamon sugar, or any preferred toppings. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Be careful when frying to avoid hot oil splatters.
- Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for best frying results.
- Try different toppings like sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or melted chocolate for variety.
- Donuts are best served warm.
- Leftover donuts can be briefly reheated in the oven or air fryer to restore texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: quick donuts, easy donuts, fried donuts, biscuit donuts, homemade donuts, vanilla glazed donuts
