Refrigerated canned biscuits are cut into donuts, fried, and rolled in cinnamon sugar for Quick and Easy Grand Donuts! A perfect breakfast treat!
Living in the country, sometimes a Saturday morning donut craving hits and you don’t want to drive to town looking like you just rolled out of bed. Yeast dough takes time and planning, and most of us didn’t predict a donut emergency the night before. So what’s the solution?
You could ignore it, but that often ends with a few bowls of cereal and a handful of candy that still won’t satisfy. Instead, try a simple shortcut: Pillsbury Grand biscuits transformed into warm, fried donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar. They take minutes and taste like indulgence.
Pillsbury Grand biscuits are a great pantry hack—keep a can on hand for quick treats. Once you have the can, this recipe moves quickly and delivers classic cinnamon-sugar donuts with very little effort.
How To Make Grands Quick and Easy Donuts
Start by heating 3–4 inches of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Use the back burner if possible for safety.
Open the can of biscuits carefully. Remove each biscuit and place them on a work surface. Use a 1-inch cutter or any small round object to cut the center from each biscuit to form a donut and set the centers aside to fry as donut holes.
In a shallow bowl or pie dish combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon (adjust to taste). This cinnamon-sugar coating is forgiving—use your preferred ratio or substitute a simple glaze if you prefer.
To check the oil, a small splash of water should sizzle; the oil should be hot but not smoking. Carefully lower no more than two donuts into the oil at a time, along with any donut holes. Fry for about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown, then turn and cook the other side. Avoid overly hot oil, which browns the outside too quickly while leaving the inside doughy.
Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove donuts to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain briefly. While still warm, roll each donut and donut hole in the cinnamon sugar until evenly coated. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
These donuts are delightfully simple and ready in minutes—perfect for a relaxed morning at home. Pair them with hot chocolate, coffee, or your favorite morning drink and enjoy while they’re warm.
Freshly fried donuts are at their best warm. While they can be eaten later, the crisp exterior and tender interior shine right out of the fryer. This recipe is ideal when time and energy are limited but you still want a homemade touch.
Enjoy this quick, fun breakfast recipe. It’s a reliable go-to for satisfying donut cravings without the fuss.
Favorite Breakfast Recipes
- Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
- Cranberry Orange Scones
- Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
- Cake Mix Cinnamon Coffee Cake
- Banana Crumb Muffins
- Fried Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Have a great weekend and stay warm. Try these donuts in your pajamas for an easy, delicious morning treat. Happy nesting!
Grands Quick and Easy Donuts
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Ingredients
- 1 can Pillsbury Grand Biscuits
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan heat 3–4 inches of vegetable oil for frying.
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Place pans with hot oil on the back burner to reduce the chance of spills and burns.
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Open the can of Grand biscuits and cut a 1-inch hole in the center of each to form donuts.
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Gently place no more than two donuts into the hot oil at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes, then turn and fry the other side.
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Remove from oil and place on a paper towel–lined dish to drain briefly.
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Combine cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl or pie dish.
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Roll hot donuts in the cinnamon sugar until coated.
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Enjoy while warm.
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