It’s not always easy to make homemade treats when you’re cooking on the go — whether you don’t have the space to store ingredients or can’t take fancy cooking gear along for the trip. Here’s a simple recipe you can whip up with little more than a skillet, a portable stove, or even a campfire!
Nearly everyone loves a good doughnut, especially when it’s hot off the skillet and topped with cinnamon sugar. You might even feel like you just visited a local fair or carnival when you bite into it.
Easy — warm — amazing!
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## Ingredients
* Peanut or vegetable oil
* 1 can of biscuit dough
* Cinnamon sugar
*Optional:* frosting, sprinkles, or powdered sugar for different flavored doughnuts.
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## Instructions
**1. Heat the Oil**
Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a skillet until shimmering. Test the heat by dropping in a small piece of biscuit dough — if it browns and begins to fry, it’s ready. If it sinks and does nothing, it’s not hot enough. You can also test by dipping a wooden chopstick into the oil; if small bubbles appear, the oil is hot.
**2. Make a Doughnut Shape**
Remove the biscuits from their can and poke a hole in each one to form a doughnut shape. Stretch the hole slightly to create a true “O” shape.
**3. Fry**
Carefully drop your doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry on each side until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
**4. Coat the Doughnuts**
While still warm, dip the doughnuts in cinnamon sugar or shake them in a paper bag with cinnamon sugar. Alternatively, frost them or coat with powdered sugar.
Delicious no matter how you choose to top them!
