Biscuit Donuts

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Biscuit Donuts- No need to run to the bakery! Make these easy biscuit donuts right at home.  Soft donuts coated in cinnamon sugar.  Perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert. 

I swear that my Mom had a homemade donut recipe. With dough, yeast and you know, the whole homemade donut list of ingredients. Well, I asked my sister and she had no clue what I was talking about.  🤷

However, she reminded me of these donuts that our mom made for us. So, while I search for that other homemade donut recipe, I am sharing this one!  These are quick, easy to make and are beyond yummy.

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Ingredients Needed

• Biscuit dough * see recipe notes
• Butter
• Ground cinnamon
• Sugar

Can This Be Doubled?

Yep! You can choose the amount of donuts that you wish.  Simply change the serving amount next to the serving size in the recipe card for making it easier. 

What Kind of Biscuit Dough is Used?

I used a basic buttermilk biscuit dough (example) and used only 4 of the biscuit pieces. They were frozen, so,  I let them defrost completely before using the dough.  You can also use biscuit dough from the refrigerator section of your grocery store,  such as, Pillsbury. 

Storage

Keep any leftovers in a covered container. They are best eaten within 2-3 days.  If they last that long. ;

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Biscuit Donuts

By Erin

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 15 mins Yield: 16 donuts

Biscuit Donuts - No need to run to the bakery! Make these easy biscuit donuts right at home. Soft donuts coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 4 refrigerated dough biscuits

For the Coating:

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a flat, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. Prepare the Coating Stations: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and ground cinnamon. In a separate small bowl, add the melted butter. Set both bowls aside.
3. Shape the Dough: Cut each individual piece of refrigerated biscuit dough into 4 separate, equal pieces. Roll each individual piece of dough into a neat ball and place it onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces to make 16 balls total.
4. Chill Stage: Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 15 minutes. This crucial step helps prevent the balls of dough from separating or deforming while baking.
5. Bake: Transfer the baking sheet directly from the freezer to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the dough turns a lovely light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool for exactly 5 minutes.
6. Coat and Serve: While the donut holes are still warm, dip each one completely into the melted butter, then roll it generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Serve warm.

Written by Erin at Recipes My Mom Gave Me

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