HOMEMADE DOUGHNUTS? ONLY FOR THE BIRTHDAY BOY...

i use the word "homemade" very loosely since i in no way made these from scratch. but i did whip up one of evan's favorite breakfasts this morning. this is the number one requested meal for my mom to make when we are in abilene. i've never tried to make them on my own but with a little coaching over the phone from momma sherri, i'd say they turned out quite tasty. obviously we can't eat like this everyday, but for a special occasion they are a must-try!




INGREDIENTS:
vegetable oil
canned biscuits
powdered sugar
vanilla flavoring
milk (not pictured)




DIRECTIONS:

pour a few inches of oil into a pot and heat on high.

tear each biscuit in half.








stretch both halves as long as they will go without breaking.









shape into a cirle pinching the ends together.







stretch out the doughnut shape a bit.







drop a couple "tester" doughnuts into the hot oil.

you will know the oil is ready when the dough starts to sizzle and turn brown.

at that point, turn the oil to medium heat and add more dough.




cook each until brown begins to show from the other side, then flip over using tongs or a spoon.

cook the other side until done, then use tongs to place on paper towels while cooling.



meanwhile mix up the "icing." mix 3/4C powdered sugar, 2T milk, and 1t vanilla in a bowl. you can double or triple the amounts depending on how many cans of biscuits you use. the mixture will be slightly runny.

drizzle over the doughnuts while still warm and serve immediately.








HAPPY BIRTHDAY EV!
sharing life with you is one of my greatest joys.
i love you.