Welcome to a delightful fusion where the comforting warmth of a biscuit meets the irresistible allure of a doughnut, all generously stuffed with creamy, dreamy Nutella. These aren’t just any sweet treats; these are **Nutella Stuffed Biscuit Doughnuts**, lovingly nicknamed “Doughscuits.” They are sweet, incredibly fluffy, and surprisingly simple to make, making them the ultimate choice for a special breakfast, a decadent brunch item, or a satisfying dessert that promises to bring smiles to every face.
Imagine biting into a warm, tender biscuit doughnut, its soft exterior giving way to a rich, gooey Nutella filling that melts in your mouth. The harmonious blend of textures—the slight chewiness of the biscuit, the smooth creaminess of the chocolate-hazelnut spread, and the sweet crunch of cinnamon sugar coating—creates an indulgent experience that’s hard to resist. You’ll find yourself reaching for another before you even finish the first! Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this easy-to-follow recipe will empower you to create bakery-quality treats right in your own home.
What Exactly Are Biscuit Doughnuts (Doughscuits)?
Biscuit doughnuts, affectionately known as Doughscuits, represent a wonderfully creative culinary mashup. They take the convenience and tender flakiness of pre-made biscuit dough and transform it into an incredibly versatile, homemade doughnut. Unlike traditional doughnuts that require extensive proofing and shaping, Doughscuits offer a shortcut to deliciousness without sacrificing flavor or texture. They maintain the soft, layered interior of a classic biscuit while adopting the golden-brown crispness typically found in a fried doughnut.
The beauty of Doughscuits lies in their simplicity and adaptability. They can be fried to achieve that iconic doughnut texture, baked for a lighter alternative, or even air-fried for a modern, less oily approach. Our favorite method involves a generous stuffing of rich Nutella, which elevates them to an entirely new level of indulgence. This creates a deeply chocolatey, melting interior encased in a soft, fluffy exterior that will undoubtedly have your taste buds singing. It’s the perfect treat for when you crave something special but are short on time.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Doughnut Recipe
There are countless reasons to fall in love with these Nutella Stuffed Biscuit Doughnuts. First and foremost is the incredible flavor—the rich, nutty chocolate of Nutella perfectly complements the buttery biscuit dough. Then there’s the convenience; using canned biscuit dough dramatically cuts down on prep time, making homemade doughnuts accessible even on busy mornings. They are remarkably versatile, serving equally well as a comforting breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a show-stopping dessert. Plus, the process of making them is genuinely fun, especially if you get the whole family involved. You control the ingredients, ensuring a fresh, wholesome treat free from preservatives often found in store-bought options.
Essential Ingredients You’ll Need
Thanks to the genius of pre-made biscuit dough, the ingredient list for these delectable Doughscuits is refreshingly short and sweet. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need to create this simple yet impressive treat:
- Canned Biscuit Dough: The star of our recipe! We highly recommend using Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits. Their larger size makes them easy to work with for stuffing, and their signature flaky, buttery flavor provides the perfect foundation for these doughnuts. Any high-quality refrigerated biscuit dough will work, so feel free to use your favorite.
- Nutella: This is the heart of our Doughscuits. Whether you opt for a store-bought jar of creamy Nutella or decide to make your own rich chocolate-hazelnut spread from scratch, its distinct flavor is indispensable for that gooey, indulgent center. You can also experiment with other chocolate spreads if preferred.
- Cinnamon and Granulated Sugar: This simple yet magical combination forms the delightful outer coating. Rolling the warm Doughscuits in this mixture adds a sweet, aromatic crust that perfectly balances the rich filling and soft biscuit. It transforms a delicious pastry into an unforgettable one.
- Vegetable Oil for Frying: Essential for achieving that classic doughnut-like golden-brown exterior. The oil ensures a crisp shell while keeping the inside wonderfully soft. Choose a neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, vegetable, or peanut oil.
Exciting Alternative Fillings
While our hearts undeniably lean towards all things chocolate, the world of fillings for biscuit doughnuts is truly boundless! Don’t hesitate to get creative and customize these treats to your preference. Here are some fantastic alternative filling ideas that will open up a new realm of flavor possibilities:
- Vanilla Cream: A classic, smooth vanilla cream or custard provides a comforting and sweet contrast to the biscuit.
- Fruit Jam or Preserves: Imagine the burst of fruity flavor from cherry, strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam. A spoonful in the center offers a delightful tart and sweet surprise.
- Coffee Custard: For the coffee lovers, a rich and aromatic coffee-infused custard would be an exquisite and sophisticated filling.
- Peanut Butter Frosting: A creamy, slightly salty peanut butter frosting offers a delicious nutty counterpart to the sweet biscuit, especially if paired with a chocolate drizzle topping.
- Caramel Sauce: A luscious salted caramel sauce filling would provide a rich, buttery, and sweet gooey center.
- Cream Cheese Frosting: Tangy and sweet cream cheese frosting can mimic a delicious cinnamon roll filling.
Creative Topping Ideas for Your Doughscuits
Our primary recipe keeps things simple yet effective with a classic cinnamon sugar coating, allowing the rich Nutella filling to truly shine. However, if you’re feeling adventurous and want to elevate your biscuit doughnuts to an even fancier or sweeter level, the topping options are endless!
- Powdered Sugar Glaze: A simple whisk of powdered sugar and a touch of milk or water creates a smooth, sweet glaze that dries to a delicate finish.
- Vanilla or Chocolate Icing: Drizzle a decadent vanilla or chocolate icing over your warm Doughscuits for an extra layer of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Plain Powdered Sugar: A dusting of powdered sugar offers an elegant and subtly sweet finish, allowing the doughnut’s flavors to come through clearly.
- Melted Chocolate or Chocolate Glaze: For true chocolate enthusiasts, a coating of melted chocolate or a rich chocolate ganache takes these treats over the top.
- Assorted Decorations: Get playful with sprinkles, chopped nuts, toasted coconut flakes, mini chocolate chips, or even fresh fruit slices for added texture and color.
How to Make Perfectly Fried Biscuit Doughnuts
Making these Nutella-stuffed Doughscuits at home is incredibly quick, easy, and far more rewarding than any store-bought doughnut. Follow these simple steps for a truly memorable treat:
- Prepare the Dough: Begin by gently flattening each piece of biscuit dough. Using a rolling pin, carefully roll out each biscuit into a disc, aiming for approximately ¼-inch thick. This ensures an even cook and enough surface area for sealing the filling.
- Fill Them Up: Take half of your flattened biscuit discs and dollop a generous spoonful of Nutella onto the center of each. Be mindful not to overfill, leaving a small border around the edges to ensure a good seal.
- Seal the Doughnuts: Place the remaining biscuit discs on top of the Nutella-filled halves. Gently press around the edges with your fingers, pinching them together firmly to create a complete seal. This is crucial to prevent the Nutella from oozing out during frying.
- Heat the Oil: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, pour enough vegetable oil to submerge the doughnuts completely. Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). It’s essential to maintain this temperature for proper frying, so consider using a kitchen thermometer.
- Fry to Golden Perfection: Carefully lower the raw biscuit doughnuts into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and are cooked through.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once golden, use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried Doughscuits to a plate lined with paper towels. This will help absorb any excess oil, ensuring a lighter, less greasy doughnut. Repeat the frying process until all your Doughscuits are cooked.
- Coat and Enjoy: While the Doughscuits are still warm (but cool enough to handle), roll each one in a shallow bowl of your cinnamon sugar mixture. The warmth helps the sugar adhere beautifully. Serve immediately and savor every bite!
A Crucial Note: It’s vital to fry your biscuit doughnuts long enough to ensure they are cooked through. Undercooked doughnuts will be doughy and raw in the center, which is not ideal. But don’t despair if this happens! You can easily save them by placing the partially cooked Doughscuits on a baking sheet and baking them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 10-12 minutes, or until the dough is fully cooked.
Air Fryer Option: A Lighter Alternative
If you’re looking for a less messy or potentially lighter alternative to deep frying, the air fryer is your best friend! You can achieve wonderfully sweet and fluffy air fryer doughnuts with significantly less oil.
- Prepare the Dough: Follow the same steps to flatten the biscuit dough, fill it with Nutella, and seal the edges as you would for fried Doughscuits.
- Preheat and Cook in Batches: Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease the air fryer basket to prevent sticking. Place the Doughscuits in the basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd it, as this can lead to uneven cooking.
- Air Fry to Perfection: Cook for four to five minutes, flipping them over after every two minutes, until they are golden brown on both sides and cooked all the way through. The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, so keep an eye on them.
- Coat and Serve: As soon as they come out of the air fryer, while still warm, gently roll each biscuit doughnut in your cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Repeat: Continue the process, greasing the air fryer basket as needed for each batch, until all your Doughscuits are perfectly air-fried. Enjoy these guilt-free delights!
How to Store Your Delicious Doughscuits
These Nutella Stuffed Biscuit Doughnuts are truly at their peak when enjoyed fresh and warm, right after they’ve been coated in cinnamon sugar. The filling is perfectly gooey, and the biscuit is at its fluffiest. However, if you happen to have any glorious leftovers, proper storage ensures you can savor them for a little longer.
Allow them to cool completely to room temperature before storing. Once cool, place them in an airtight container or a sealable bag. They can then be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. When you’re ready to enjoy them again, we highly recommend a quick reheat! A few seconds (10-15) in the microwave will warm the Nutella back to its luscious, melting state. Alternatively, a few minutes in an air fryer or a toaster oven can help restore some of their original crispness while warming them through.
Common Questions About Stuffed Biscuit Doughnuts
While “stuffed doughnuts” is a perfectly descriptive term, many varieties have specific names based on their filling. For example, jelly-filled doughnuts are widely known. For these delightful creations, “Doughscuits” is a fun and increasingly popular portmanteau for biscuit-doughnut hybrids.
Canned biscuits are incredibly versatile! Beyond this recipe, you can elevate them by stuffing them with a variety of fillings like fruit preserves, nut butters, sweet cream cheese, or even savory ingredients like cheese and herbs. You can also brush them with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar or spices before baking for an extra flavor boost.
The perception of “healthy” food can vary greatly depending on dietary needs and preferences. While canned biscuits, especially when fried and stuffed with Nutella, are an indulgent treat, we believe that almost all foods can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet when consumed in moderation. This recipe is meant to be a delicious indulgence, not a daily staple.
We are particularly fond of Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits for their size, ease of handling, and delicious buttery flavor that makes them ideal for stuffing. However, many other excellent options are available. Feel free to use any refrigerated biscuit dough brand that you prefer or that is readily available in your local grocery store.
Absolutely! To bake, prepare the Doughscuits as instructed (flatten, fill, seal). Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the sealed Doughscuits on a greased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed. While the texture will be more like a sweet biscuit than a fried doughnut, they will still be incredibly delicious with their warm Nutella core.
More Sweet Breakfasts That Double as Desserts
If you’re on the hunt for more delightful breakfast recipes that effortlessly transition into satisfying desserts, you’re in luck! Here are a few more of our favorites that perfectly hit that sweet spot:
- Cinnamon Bun Air Fryer French Toast
- Pistachio Walnut Cinnamon Rolls
- Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Buns
- Baklava Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 can biscuit dough such as Grands! Flaky Layers Original Biscuits
- ¾ cup Nutella
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
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Working one at a time, use a rolling pin to flatten each piece of biscuit dough into a disc roughly ¼-inch thick. Repeat until all the dough has been flattened.
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Dollop a spoonful of Nutella in the center of half the dough rounds.
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Place a piece of dough on top of each disc topped with Nutella. Use fingers to pinch the edges together, sealing the dough.
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In a large pot, heat enough oil to submerge the dough to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Working in batches, place each biscuit doughnut in the oil. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until they’re golden brown and cooked all the way through.
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Set aside on a paper towel, and repeat until all the dough has been fried.
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Roll each biscuit doughnut in the bowl of cinnamon sugar, and enjoy warm!
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
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Calories:
705
kcal
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Carbohydrates:
86
g
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Protein:
7
g
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Fat:
39
g
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Saturated Fat:
19
g
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Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g
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Monounsaturated Fat:
7
g
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Trans Fat:
0.1
g
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Cholesterol:
1
mg
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Sodium:
533
mg
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Potassium:
414
mg
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Fiber:
12
g
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Sugar:
45
g
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Vitamin A:
46
IU
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Vitamin C:
1
mg
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Calcium:
235
mg
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Iron:
5
mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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