FILLED DONUTS USING CANNED BISCUITS

Filled Donuts using Canned Biscuits image

These donuts are so easy to make and are delicious , you wouldn't know they are made from canned biscuits. I hope you can follow my instructions for these 4 different ways of making donuts...I know I confused my self but I think I got it right :) * cinnamon sugar lemon filled * strawberry filled **** Boston Cream

Provided by Karla Everett

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 can(s) 8 count biscuits texas style buttermilk ( not the flaky kind )
vegetable oil for frying
CINNAMON AND SUGAR : *
1 stick butter ; melted
1 c sugar mixed with cinnamon
FRUIT FILLED :
1 1/2 c lemon curd or strawberry curd*
BOSTON CREAM : ****
1 sm. box instant french vanilla pudding
1 1/2 c milk
8 oz whipped topping
1 can(s) chocolate frosting
GLAZE :
1 c powdered sugar
1 Tbsp butter, room temperature
2-3 Tbsp milk

Steps:

1. Pour oil about 1/2" deep in a cast iron skillet or any large skillet and heat on med-high heat for about 5 minutes. DO NOT LEAVE OIL UNATTENDED.
2. To test the oil, use handle of wooden spoon dipped in oil..if it bubbles around it, oil is hot enough. or I put a doughnut hole in it. It should sizzle and bubble around the edges and then you know its hot enough.
3. To prepare biscuits for frying : Take out of Pkg. and place on a baking sheet while the oil is heating up.
4. * If for the cut out donut ; use a lid from a water bottle and push through center to make a donut shape ; keep the donut holes and fry them also. Once fried : dip donut in butter then in the cinnamon & sugar mix.
5. CAREFULLY Place Donuts ( 2 - 3 @ a time )in oil and cook until golden brown and using clasps GENTLY flip over ; once golden brown on both sides remove and place on paper towels to absorb any left over oil.
6. Fill a pastry bag with pudding or * https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/karla-everett/lemon-curd/quick-easy-healthy-fruit-sauce?m=Karla59&p=2&o=n or ** the https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/karla-everett/strawberry-curd/quick-easy-vegetarian-healthy-pudding-for-kids-2?k=curd&m=Karla59&p=2&o=r Poke the donuts on the side with the frosting tip and slowly squeeze in the filling. Dip filled donuts in the prepared glaze or chocolate and put on a wire rack.
7. For the glaze mix ingredients together until smooth.
8. **** For the pudding : Blend pudding and milk together with a electric mixer , blend Well ; Fold in the whipped cream and mix up completely.
9. Heat the frosting in the micro for about 30 sec. to melt it to a glaze consistency. Dip cream filled donuts in choc. and set on rack.