Easy Donuts

I can't believe it, but I made donuts this morning at 8:00 a.m. Okay they weren't homemade, but they were good and something I will definitely try with my next visitors.

About a year ago I found this recipe in Real Simple Magazine as usual I clipped it and saved it with good intentions. Finally this morning I jumped out of bed with an energy that only donuts can provide and headed to the kitchen while the husband showered and I cooked in my PJ's.

This recipe makes 8 doughnuts plus holes

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 8-count package large refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Heat 1/2 cup of the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Place the biscuits on a cutting board. Using a 1inch round cookie cutter or shot glass ( I just cut mine out with a knife), cut a hole in the center of each biscuit, reserving the extra dough for the "holes". Test the heat of the oil by dipping the edge of a doughnut in the pan. When the oil is hot enough, the edge will bubble. Place 4 of the doughnuts and holes in the skillet and cook until golden brown, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. Add the remaining oil to the skillet, reheat,and cook the remaining doughnuts and holes. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Gently toss the warm doughnuts in the mixture a few at a time. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Things I learned:

My skillet was too large so I had to use all the oil at once.

The second batch cooked faster because the oil was already hot. So either turn down the heat or watch them more carefully ( can you tell my second batch was a little more chocolate brown instead of golden brown.

Don't try powdered sugar until all the oil is drained off the donuts.

I hope you are as proud of yourself as I was upon making donuts. Its sounds so impressive!!