How to Make Donuts at Home
Making donuts at home is a cooking project that is simple enough for young children to participate. With only a few ingredients, you can create a snack that is not only fun to make, but a household favorite. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Can of refrigerated biscuits Flour Rolling pin Small drinking glass or round cookie cutter Shot glass or smaller round cookie cutter Oil Frying pan Metal scoop Paper towels 1/4 cup powdered sugar 6 tbsp. milk Small bowl
Instructions
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How To Make Donuts At Home
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Sprinkle a scoop of flour onto a clean, flat surface.
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Pop open the can of biscuits and lay each biscuit out on the floured surface.
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Use a rolling pin to flatten each biscuit.
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Dip the drinking glass or cookie cutter into flour then cut the dough into uniform circular shapes.
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Dip the rim of a shot glass or smaller cookie cutter into the flour and form the donut holes. Set those aside.
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Pour at least 2 inches of oil in a frying pan and heat until the oil begins to bubble.
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Using a metal spoon, carefully drop each donut into the hot oil. Allow to fry for at least 2 minutes, or until one side is golden brown. Flip over.
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Remove the donuts when both sides are golden brown. Allow them to cool on paper towels.
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To make a glaze, blend powdered sugar and milk in a small mixing bowl. Slowly pour the milk into the powdered sugar while stirring constantly. This will help prevent lumps from forming. Pour glaze over hot donuts.
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Tips & Warnings
In effort to avoid wasting the donut holes, fry them as well for an additional treat.
Never allow children to work near the hot oil.
