Biscuit Donuts (a.k.a. "Faux"nuts)
http://pinterest.com/pin/61431982389069222/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Doughnuts/
http://pinterest.com/pin/61431982389069222/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Doughnuts/
Difficulty Rating: 3.5 (for use of hot oil, and time management)
Over all Satisfaction:
Let me start by saying, I know this is not healthy, but I thought it would be a nice, inexpensive treat in moderation!
I pinned this several months back, and just so happened to have all the ingredients this required.
The original recipe did not call for the "flaky" or "Jr." variation of the refrigerated biscuits, that's just what I had on-hand. I think the "Jr." size was great though, because they're smaller and perfect for child-sized donut or a small "cheat" on your diet.
Cutting the hole in the donuts is very easy, and fun because you are left with donut holes! Who doesn't love donut holes!? The original pin suggests using a shot glass to cut the holes, but since I used the "Jr." sized biscuits I had to improvise. My sprinkle lid was just right for the job.
Heat your oil in a large skillet. The oil needs to be warm enough that when you start to put the first donut in the oil bubbles when the biscuit touches the oil. Having your oil warm enough is important, because if your oil is too cold the biscuit will absorb the oil, holding in more fat and calories, and get soggy. Yuck!
Allow donuts to cook 1-2 minutes on each side. Use care when turning them over because the may splatter and if you use the "flaky" variety they can easily pull apart.
Let the donuts rest on a paper towel to drain off some of the excess oil. While they are still warm place donuts in a small paper bag (or Bath and Body Works bag, like me) with the cinnamon and sugar and gently shake.
Tah Da! Delicious, warm, fresh donuts and donut holes. With the ingredients I used, this recipe made ten donuts and donut holes. The tube of refrigerated biscuits cost me $.49 with a coupon, making this A LOT cheaper than running to Krispy Kreme. My husband loved these donuts so much that I will be limiting how often I make them, out of respect for his waistline!
For full instructions on this pin, please visit the link under the title of this blog entry.
If you have a pin you'd like me to try, or want to share your experience trying this pin, let me know in the comments section! Thanks for visiting!
The original recipe did not call for the "flaky" or "Jr." variation of the refrigerated biscuits, that's just what I had on-hand. I think the "Jr." size was great though, because they're smaller and perfect for child-sized donut or a small "cheat" on your diet.
Cutting the hole in the donuts is very easy, and fun because you are left with donut holes! Who doesn't love donut holes!? The original pin suggests using a shot glass to cut the holes, but since I used the "Jr." sized biscuits I had to improvise. My sprinkle lid was just right for the job.
Heat your oil in a large skillet. The oil needs to be warm enough that when you start to put the first donut in the oil bubbles when the biscuit touches the oil. Having your oil warm enough is important, because if your oil is too cold the biscuit will absorb the oil, holding in more fat and calories, and get soggy. Yuck!
Allow donuts to cook 1-2 minutes on each side. Use care when turning them over because the may splatter and if you use the "flaky" variety they can easily pull apart.
Let the donuts rest on a paper towel to drain off some of the excess oil. While they are still warm place donuts in a small paper bag (or Bath and Body Works bag, like me) with the cinnamon and sugar and gently shake.
Tah Da! Delicious, warm, fresh donuts and donut holes. With the ingredients I used, this recipe made ten donuts and donut holes. The tube of refrigerated biscuits cost me $.49 with a coupon, making this A LOT cheaper than running to Krispy Kreme. My husband loved these donuts so much that I will be limiting how often I make them, out of respect for his waistline!
For full instructions on this pin, please visit the link under the title of this blog entry.
If you have a pin you'd like me to try, or want to share your experience trying this pin, let me know in the comments section! Thanks for visiting!
No wonder you're such a fat bitch. Try some grapefruit, spinach, or fish. It might help you cut a few pounds.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your dietary opinions, I will definitely keep that in mind considering I have no idea who you are.
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