These easy jelly donuts are made with biscuit dough and fried until golden. A quick no-yeast donut recipe perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime cravings hit.
Easy Jelly Donuts
If you’ve ever wanted homemade donuts without the hassle, these easy jelly donuts are the answer. No yeast, no kneading, and no long rising times.
This shortcut recipe uses refrigerated biscuit dough to create soft, fluffy donuts that are fried and filled with your favorite jam or sweet spread.
They’re perfect for holidays like Hanukkah, birthday parties, or just a fun treat when you want something quick and delicious.
Why You’ll Love These Easy Jelly Donuts
- No yeast required
- Ready in minutes
- Made with simple ingredients
- Perfect for parties and holidays
- Easy to customize fillings
The Biscuit Donut Hack
The secret to this recipe is using refrigerated biscuit dough. Once cut and rolled, the dough fries up into soft, fluffy donuts with a golden exterior.
It’s one of the easiest ways to make donuts at home without complicated steps.
How To Make Easy Jelly Donuts
Cut each biscuit into smaller pieces and roll into balls. Fry until golden brown, then fill with jelly or your favorite spread.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Filling Ideas
These donuts can be filled with more than just jelly. Try Nutella, dulce de leche, Biscoff spread, or even pastry cream.
Using a squeeze bottle or piping bag makes filling quick and easy.
Tips For Best Results
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying
- Maintain consistent oil temperature
- Fill donuts while slightly warm
- Dust with sugar just before serving
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these donuts without yeast?
Yes, this recipe uses biscuit dough, so no yeast is required.
What oil is best for frying donuts?
Use a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil.
Can I bake these instead of frying?
Frying gives the best texture, but you can bake them for a lighter version.
Can I make them ahead of time?
They are best fresh, but can be reheated briefly before serving.
I hope you enjoy these easy jelly donuts. If you make them, tag me on Instagram @LivingSweetMoments.
Easy Jelly Donuts (Biscuit Donut Hack)
Ingredients
- 1 can Refrigerated Biscuits 8 ct.
- 1 Cup Jelly any flavor
- Oil for frying
- 1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat
- Cut the biscuits into 4 pieces
- Roll the pieces with your hands in the shape of a ball
- Fry the donuts in batches until browned on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side
- Drain the excess oil on a plate lined with paper towels
- Fill the injector with jelly. Use a spoon if no injector is available
- Using the tip of a knife, make a small hole on the donut. Insert the jelly filled injector or a spoon and fill them up
- Dust with powdered sugar (optional)
- Enjoy
Notes
• Do not overcrowd the pan while frying
• Roll dough evenly for consistent cooking
• Fill donuts while slightly warm for best results
• Best served fresh, but can be reheated briefly
• Use a piping bag or squeeze bottle for easy filling
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Another great recipe for this holiday’s dessert! Thanks a lot for sharing.
Your welcome
How fun! I am going to make these with the kids!
Let me know how they come out Lisa
These look really good and they sound very easy to make.
super easy Michael!
I made these today. What a great idea to use biscuit dough. I even purchased a flavour injector and used it without the tip like you did to get the jelly in. Made 40 as there were ten biscuits in carton. They are shook delicious. Thank you for this time saving recipe.
Hi, Diana! Thanks for the feedback. I am so glad you liked it. With this shortcut, it’s easy to satisfy donut cravings in no time.
Hi,
What do you think about baking these? I know oil is central to Hanukkah, but I work in a special education class and hot oil really poses a hazard. However, would love to make the with our students.
Thanks!
you can bake them but it will taste more like a biscuit than a donut