Fried doughnuts for breakfast are as easy as 1,2,3. Pop open a can of Pillsbury biscuits, fry each on in oil, top with chocolate frosting and strawberries and enjoy a batch of easy Dirty Berry Doughnuts for breakfast.
A few weeks ago, I was having fun in Austin, Texas checking out the famous food trailers. (You can see more of what we did in my BlogHer recap.) I heard that Gourdough's was the place to go for BIG.FAT.DONUTS.
People, they don't lie! These doughnuts are seriously the size of your face. Delicious, fried dough topped with insane toppings...these are definitely worthy of face planting in to!
Well, ok, worthy of going with 6 other food bloggers and sharing 8 of them.
My friend Kristen had an awesome idea for a fun doughnut hop with all our blog friends who went to Gourdough's that weekend. We all picked out a favorite (that was the hardest part of making one) and went to work recreating it in our kitchens just for you guys. Just take a peak at the deliciousness in that next picture.
I am craving doughnuts like mad right now. Lucky for me, I have another can of biscuits in my fridge. So while you keep reading, I'm headed to fry some more dough!
The doughnut that I recreated was called the dirty berry. It is a fried doughnut topped with fudge frosting and grilled strawberries.
Ok, it's supposed to have chocolate chips on top too, but I didn't realize I forgot them until AFTER taking pictures and letting the kids devour them. So, just pretend that I'm not a crazy, forgetful person and imagine these donuts have more chocolate goodness on top.
You are seriously 3 ingredients away from having a Dirty Berry Doughnut feast in your house. Ok, 4 if you count the missing chocolate chips.
Did you know that refrigerated biscuits can be fried up and will resemble a donut. Yup, it's true. I have done this easy donut many times over the years. One of our favorites is just a plain fried donut rolled in powdered sugar...tastes like my favorite fair food...the funnel cake!
Open a can of biscuits and flatten each one slightly. I did pat the edges slightly to make sure they stayed round. You can also cut out the center of the dough with a small round object or a knife if you can cut accurately. I did this with just 2 of them, so I could test my oil. The rest of them I left whole because I was just covering the top with frosting and strawberries anyway.
I didn't have a thermometer to check the oil, so don't think it is an absolute need for these doughnuts. (Put that one on the list of things we "need".) I just put my pan on medium heat and waited for the oil to get warm. I used the doughnut holes to test the oil. You can also sprinkle some drops of water in and when it sizzles, the oil is ready.
Drop a biscuit in and let it fry for about a minute, flip it over and cook it another minute on the other side. Your doughnuts will be nice and golden brown.
Let the doughnuts sit on paper towels for a few minutes before putting the frosting and strawberries on top.
Then I snapped a few pictures while hungry children watched over my shoulders. I should have learned my lesson from when I made the Mocha Chip Cinnamon Rolls. My kids do not like to patiently wait for pictures when huge glorious breakfast treats are around. I lost count of how many times they asked if I was finished.
But the wait was well worth it, when all the doughnuts were devoured in just a few minutes. This Gourdough's doughnut recreation was a complete success!
Recipe
Fried Doughnuts Recipe – Gourdough’s Copycat
Fried doughnuts for breakfast are as easy as 1,2,3. Pop open a can of Pillsbury biscuits, fry each on in oil, top with chocolate frosting and strawberries and enjoy a batch of easy Dirty Berry Doughnuts for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits (Pillsbury Grands)
- ½ cup canned chocolate fudge frosting
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Place sliced strawberries in a skillet. Heat over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes. The juices from the berries will come out, and they will change color slightly.
- Remove from the heat and drain the excess juice. Set aside.
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a large pan with high sides to around 300 degrees.
- Flatten each biscuit slightly and make sure each one is rounded by patting the sides gently.
- Place a few biscuits into in the oil. Fry for 1 minute. Flip over and fry the other side for another minute.
- Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
- Repeat with the other 7 biscuits. Let cool slightly before topping with the frosting and grilled strawberries.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
Heather @ French Press says
these look SO good Jocelyn! love the berries and chocolate
Tammy says
That is such a creative idea! Grands are the best...the possibilities are endless. Looks delicious. Found you through Thursday's Treasures.
Cheers,
Tammy (& Catherine) of Living the Gourmet
Meghan says
These look awesome, Jocelyn! Sounds like Austin was a great time & that menu alone has me drooling! All those berries on top are perfection!!
Kate Norris says
I love Gourdough's!!! I recently did a post about Austin and featured them as a must try when you visit!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That's awesome!! They are now one of my fav's!!
ashley - baker by nature says
Biscuit doughnuts!? Brilliant!!! And the berries on top look fabulous.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Ashley!! 😉 You know it!!
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I've never heard of Gourdough but these doughnuts sure look mad tasty. I love Pillsbury so I have to give this a try. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks!! Let me know how it works out for you if you try it!!
Kristy says
I wish I would have tried so many more of their donuts!! Including this one:) Yum!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That's how I feel about all of the doughnuts I didn't get to try!!
Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says
I must try these! Although, I think my husband will eat them all before I get a chance 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha!! My kids practically inhaled mine after I was done taking pictures of them 😉
Tieghan says
Incredible!!! I love it so much and I am wishing I had one in my hand right now because I am starving!! Seriously, will you ship one to South Carolina? Haha! They looks awesome. Great job, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks girl!! For you, I most definitely would ship one!! 🙂
Happy Valley Chow says
What an awesome idea! I never eve thought to use canned biscuits to make donuts. Totally trying this!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yay!! Let me know how it turns out for you!! 🙂
katie says
I'm so glad we got to experience GourDoughs together! This donut was so good! I can't wait to recreate it at home!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Me too!!!! 🙂
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Umm how easy are these! ANd they look so good!! The grilled strawberries look absolutely delicious!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
SO easy, that's how easy!! Hehe! The strawberries were the best part if you ask me!!!!
Brenda @ SweetSimpleStuff says
Why did I look at this? I have a tube of Grands in the fridge ... I want to make these donuts now!!! I need to go the grocery store ... oh, rats ... I'll just have to buy strawberries 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Do it, do it!!! You will die over these!! 😉
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I totally need to try the canned biscuit trick for donuts! These look so yummy, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yes, you do!! It's so stinkin easy!! Thanks! 😉
Vanessa says
I never would have thought to use biscuits. Very neat. Now I want to go make some.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yay!!! 😉
Jessica - The Novice Chef says
Love how easy these would be to repeat! So many great donuts today!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Jessica!!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
Love the shortcut with the biscuits! I am so in love with all of these donuts, what a great blog hop idea! The berries and chocolate on here - this might be my favorite!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Awww, thanks so much Erin!! They are one of my favorite's too!! Although it's SO hard to choose!!!!