One day, I was looking through the pantry taking note of the things Matt bought at the grocery store: corn, green beans, tomato paste, Rotel, black beans…
I smiled as I wondered what he had in mind for those seemingly random ingredients.
Then, I opened the fridge to see Coke and Dr. Pepper (my favorite soda), a can of cinnamon rolls and a 4 pack of canned biscuits. When I saw the biscuits I thought, “Ah, he must want me to make some chicken and dumplin’s.”
Turns out I was only half right. He also wanted to make donuts with those biscuits. Just the idea of them brings back fond memories of making them with my sister when were growing up.
If you’ve never had canned biscuit donuts, then you’re in for a real treat today. They are super easy to make and would be a fun holiday breakfast idea.
How to Make Canned Biscuit Donuts
Heat some vegetable oil in a pan on medium high heat.
We don’t measure, but I’d say enough oil so that the biscuits can float to the top when they are done.
Cut holes in the biscuit. (We typically use a bottle cap.)
Drop the biscuits into the hot grease.
They cook very quickly, so you’ll use tongs to turn them over almost as soon as you drop them in.
Remove them from the pan with a big slotted spoon when they’re golden brown, then roll them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
Again, we don’t measure. Just pour some sugar on a plate and stir in some cinnamon, or buy cinnamon sugar on the spice aisle in grocery stores.
Fry the donut holes, too!
Take 2, 3, 4… and enjoy with a cold glass of milk.
There’s nothing better!
When I shared that we’d had canned biscuit donuts on Facebook, so many people responded saying that their Mom used to make them, and I could hear the fondness in their words.
To me, this is one of those recipes that should be passed down for generations. It’s perfect for sleepovers, Christmas morning breakfast, or a weekend treat.
Canned Biscuit Donuts
Course: BreakfastDifficulty: Easy5
2 donuts per person10
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minutesCinnamon sugar biscuit donuts.
Ingredients
vegetable oil
plain canned biscuits, 10 ct.
sugar
cinammon
Directions
- Heat some vegetable oil in a pan on medium high heat. (Enough oil so that the biscuits can float to the top when they are done.)
- Use a bottle cap to cut holes in the biscuits.
- Drop the biscuits into the hot grease. They cook very quickly, so you’ll use tongs to turn them over almost as soon as you drop them in.
- Remove them from the pan with a big slotted spoon when they’re golden brown.
- Roll them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
My french toast recipe also makes a good Christmas morning breakfast.
Donnamae says
You know, those looks so good…my mouth is watering! LOL! 😉
Harriett says
Oh yes, I learned to make these donuts from a friend who learned it in 4-H…believe me, that was a number of years ago. They certainly fill the bill when one has a longing for donuts & doesn’t want to go to the effort of rolling out, etc. They also bring back a flood of memories. Glad to hear you enjoy them, too.
Mrs. Hines says
Thank you for joining the conversation, Harriett. I really appreciate it. Yes, the memories they bring back are my favorite thing about them.
Terrie says
When we first got married we were sooo poor. That was back before dirt was invented and tube biscuits were 10/$1.00. I fried mine the same as you but put my sugar in a paper sack, dropped in the donuts and gave it a good shake. My husband has been gone almost 16 years and I still remember how much he loved tube donuts.
Mrs. Hines says
What a great memory, Terrie. Thank you for sharing it with me. And I like the idea of putting them a paper sack to coat with sugar. We’ll have to remember that.
Mrs. Hines says
Go make you some, girl!
Jeanie says
Easy peasy. I have never had them but will make them now!! Thank you!
Anita Ojeda says
These sure look easier than the doughnuts I usually make 😉 (whole-wheat applesauce doughnuts)!
Kirsten - Sweet Tea & Saving Grace says
These sound absolutely delicious! I’ve never made (or even eaten) biscuit donuts (hangs head in shame). I know what my daughter and I will be making next weekend! YUM!
Mrs. Hines says
I bet your recipe is much healthier. I’d love to get the recipe from you.
Mrs. Hines says
“hangs head in shame” LOL!!! You and your daughter are in for a real treat! Let me know how y’all like them.
Mrs. Hines says
Easy peasy is right. Let me know when you make them.