Easy Jelly Donuts (Biscuit Donut Hack)

These easy jelly donuts are made with biscuit dough and fried until golden. A quick no-yeast donut recipe that is soft, fluffy, and perfect for holidays or parties.

Course Dessert

Keyword 3 ingredients donuts, baked donuts, easy jelly donuts, biscuit donuts, no yeast donuts, quick donut recipe, fried donuts, homemade donuts, jelly donuts, quick donuts

Prep Time 6

Cook Time 3

Total Time 9

Servings Mini Donuts

Calories 90kcal

Author Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

1 can Refrigerated Biscuits 8 ct.
1 Cup Jelly any flavor
Oil for frying
1/2 Cup Powdered Sugar

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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

• Maintain oil temperature to avoid greasy donuts
• 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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