Fast and Easy Donut Holes

These are the fastest and easiest donut holes to make!

You will need:


A can of biscuits!

 Yep, a can of buttermilk biscuits. 

Open biscuits and cut each biscuit into quarters.

Deep fry biscuits in 350 degree oil until golden brown on all sides (this only takes about a minute!).

Drain on paper towels.  Roll still warm donuts in powdered sugar or cinnamon/sugar mixture.

Serve and Enjoy!

~When my kids were little the park that we went to was near a donut shop and it was not uncommon for the moms to stop and get there kids a little treat.  At the time we had 3 small children and 1 smaller income and even the $.49 (for 3) donut holes were often not in our budget.  The canned biscuits would often go on sale for $.15 to $.20 a piece, so I would pick them up when they were on sale and keep them around for when I wanted to treat my kids and not break the bank.  The other moms thought they were getting a bargain at 12 donut holes for a $1----little did they know I was making 40 for about $.25!

Crispy Apple Spiced Doughnuts

Crispy Apple Spiced Donuts

2 eggs
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 C. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
½ tsp. ginger
1 C. apple cider (or milk)
4 C. flour
Beat eggs in deep bowl with fork. Gradually add butter and sugar, continuing to stir vigorously. Combine flour, baking powder and spices. Add to egg mixture alternating with apple juice, beginning and ending with flour and beating well after each addition. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 20 min. Line a baking sheet w/ waxed paper. Cut off half the dough and roll out on lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thick. Cut with donut cutter and transfer to pans. Fry in 375 degree oil in deep fryer, cooking a few donuts at a time. Turn with slotted spoon till puffed and brown. Drain on paper towels.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar or a cinnamon sugar mix.

We also cut up an apple, mixed it in with the last little bit of dough and made some apple fritters–yum!