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Chinese Doughnut (Buffet Style)

Enjoy Chinese Buffet Style Donuts, even more, when you make them at home. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuits
  • oil for frying
  • 1/3 cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Add enough oil to a deep fryer or large, deep heavy pot so that it is a couple of inches deep.
  2. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
  3. Place 2 to 3 biscuits in the oil and allow them to lightly brown on one side, about 90 seconds. Be sure to fry only a couple at a time or the oil may cool too much and the donuts will absorb too much oil.
  4. Turn the biscuits over to brown on the other side.
  5. When the donuts are golden brown on both sides, transfer them to a wire rack or paper towels to drain for 15 seconds.
  6. Pour sugar into a small bowl.
  7. Dredge the warm donuts in the sugar.

Notes

  • Oil temperature is key: Maintain the oil at 350°F. If it's too hot, the outside will burn before the inside cooks; if it's too cool, the donuts will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and give the donuts room to float.
  • Choose the right biscuits: Use the least expensive, regular (not flaky layers) canned biscuits for the most authentic texture.
  • Sugar while hot: Roll the donuts in sugar while they're still warm so the coating sticks better.

Nutrition Information

Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 435mg (18%) Potassium 103mg (3%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 8g (16%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 293

% Daily Value*

Calories 293kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 435mg 18%
Potassium 103mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 8g 16%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.