5.28.2011

Super-Duper Easy Doughnuts

I am ecstatic to share this with you...
In fact, soooo excited I HAD to go ahead
and take pictures of them tonight!!
So, yes I used the flash {I know, that's a no - no!!}

I got brave tonight.
Researched a recipe...
warmed up my deep fryer...
and made zeppole dough.

After about 3 batches, I was ready to throw in the towel!!

But, then I had an idea!!
** ding, ding, ding **
And, I bet you have a can in your fridge right now!!!
Yes, I'm talking about Pilsbury Cinnamon Buns!

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This is so ridiculously easy, I'm kicking myself for not thinking about this before now!


1 can of Refrigerated Cinnamon Buns
Oil for frying
1/2 cup Sugar
2 tablespoons Cinnamon 

Preheat oil to 350 degrees. While that's heating, place the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix together. Set aside. Now, pop open the can of dough and cut each round into two or four. {depending on how big you want your doughnuts - remember, they will double in size} With your hands, form each piece into a circle and carefully place the dough into the grease - one at a time. Cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. 

With a slotted spoon, removed done doughnuts and immediately place in cinnamon-sugar. Roll it around until completely coated.

And, TAAAAH DAAAAAAH!!!


Hot, chewy, fried doughnuts straight from YOUR kitchen! 

**Yummy tip: Don't throw out the frosting from your cinnamon bun can - it makes a great dipping sauce for your doughnuts!!**

These are so good!! You and your family will love 'em!

Please have a wonderful holiday weekend! We are going to enjoy lots of relaxing family time ... that, and doughnuts!  ;)


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M.M.M - C.R.A.F.T.
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This Week's Cravings - Mom's Crazy Cooking
Strut Your Stuff - Saturday Mornings
Whatever Goes Wednesday - Someday Crafts
Big K, little a - June Concours d'Cuisine 
Sweets For A Saturday - SWEET AS SUGAR COOKIES

8 comments:

Chef in Training said...

YUM! these look absolutely DIVINE! I am seriously craving these now and will have to make them soon! Thanks for sharing! I found your blog through a link party. I love making new blog friends! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

Liz said...

These would be perfect for summer morning breakfasts. My children would love these. Thank you for posting.

I am your newest follower. I would love for you to stop by and check out my blog. Have a great week!

~Liz

www.fresh-plate.blogspot.com

Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING said...

Doughnuts, YUM! Thanks for linking to THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS , next week is Father's Day Favortie Recipes, hope to see you linking up again!

Kelli W said...

Yum! I bet the cinnamon make them really yummy! We made donuts last week from canned refridgerated biscuits:)

Six Sisters said...

Oh my goodness! I cannot wait to try these! There goes my diet! We found your blog through a link party and are your newest followers! We would love to have you follow us back!

www.sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

The best part is *a* can make these too! Looks delish! I'd love it if you'd come link up this and any others you'd like to my recipe contest/linky.

http://www.bigklittlea.com/2011/06/june-concours-dcusine.html

Sweet Birdie Blue said...

hi, i found you via Sweet as Sugar sweets link up & cant wait to try this one as i LOVE donuts!!

Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING said...

Your recipe is the TOP CLICKED on recipe from THIS WEEK'S CRAVINGS (Summer Fun Recipes). Thanks so much for linking up! I will be featuring your recipe tomorrow on MOMS CRAZY COOKING, stop on by and take a look! And if you wish you can grab the I've Been featured button! :-)

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