Just 2 ingredients to make these donuts from canned biscuit dough, then glaze or top them with your favorite donut toppings! The recipe for a delicious caramel glaze is included below, and make sure to read the notes for other glaze and topping ideas.
chopped pecansor walnuts, or sprinkles (if desired - see notes)
Instructions
Make the donuts
Line a large baking sheet or cutting board (or other flat surface) with parchment paper. Remove the biscuits from the can, separate them, and place them an inch or two apart on the parchment paper. Use a small biscuit cutter or cookie cutter or donut hole mold that is about 1 inch in diameter to cut out holes from the centers of each biscuit. Set aside the cutout pieces—they make great homemade donut holes!
Add the oil to a medium-large pot and heat over medium or medium-high heat until the oil reaches a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. No thermometer? Use the toothpick test: insert the tip of a wooden toothpick into the oil. If it starts "frying" and small bubbles form, then the oil is hot enough.
Use metal or heat-safe tongs to carefully lower one or two cut-out biscuits into the oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the undersides of the donuts are golden brown. Flip the donuts carefully with a fork, a spoon, or heat-safe tongs and cook for 1-2 minutes on the other side.
Remove the cooked donuts with a fork or tongs and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil. Allow to cool before dipping into the glaze. Repeat frying until all the donuts (and donut holes!) are cooked.
Make the caramel glaze for the donuts:
In a small-medium pot, melt together the butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring or whisking constantly.
Slowly and CAREFULLY add the milk. Bring to a boil and boil for another 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar. Whisk until the powdered sugar dissolves completely and the glaze becomes smooth.
Glaze the donuts
Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and allow the excess to drip off. If desired, immediately dip into chopped nuts or sprinkles or mini chocolate chips and place onto your parchment paper-lined baking sheet or a cooling rack until glaze has firmed up. Enjoy!!