Doughnut vs. Donut

Here is what you need...seriously- this is it.

Canola oil (enough to be about an inch high in the pan)
Cinnamon 
Sugar
pre-made biscuit mix (you know the ones you get at the store in the tubes that scare the hell out of me when they pop open)

Growing up, my favorite morning treat was waking up to my mom making donuts. There was just something about a home-made (well sort of home-made donut). I decided I was going to make these for Matt on Sunday morning to carry on the morning- treat- donut- tradition. 

So you get these pre-maid exploding container biscuits and you open them up by closing your eyes and pulling....then you take them and separate them out on a plate because you need to make them in the shape of a donut. I grabbed a shot glass but you can grab anything that's a good size to make the center of the hole as well as the donut hole part ( I love a donut hole).

Once you get all the shapes figured out you grab a bowl and pour in equal amounts of sugar and cinnamon- enough to coat all the donuts you prepped. 

I also get 2 plates- One with a paper towel to drain off some of the oil and the other for the finished product after its been all sugared up.

Now everything is prepped so you pour canola oil in a skillet and you turn it to medium heat. Once you feel some heat coming off- grab some tongs and put as many donuts as you can fit in the pan. **** this is not a breakfast you make while doing other errands around the house- the donuts cook up fast. There is nothing I hate more than some burnt ass donuts so make sure you turn them when they need it. I do all the donuts first and then the donut holes...it just gives me a peace of mind. 

Once they have cooked on each side I move them to the dry off plate where some of the oil can soak off onto the paper towel....then I transfer it to the sugaring hole (bowl with sugar and cinnamon) and mix it all around. From there it goes to the finished product plate and viola!!! I served a dozen to Matt with a hot cup of coffee while he laid in bed watching Star Wars- yes I scored points that day.