Chinese Doughnut Buffet Style Food

CHINESE BUFFET STYLE DONUTS

Steps:

• Use either a deep fryer, or a large deep skillet.
• Be sure to add enough of oil to line the bottom of the pan a couple of inches deep.
• Heat oil to 350 degrees.
• Remove biscuits from can and fry a few at a time in the fryer.
• When browned on one side, turn over.
• When golden brown on both sides remove from oil, and drain on paper towels.
• Pour sugar into a small container, and once the doughnuts have cooled slightly toss the doughnut into the sugar, and coat on both sides.
• Be sure to fry only a couple at a time.

HOMEMADE CHINESE DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Pour 2 inches of canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot with a deep-fry thermometer attached. Heat to 350°F.
• Meanwhile, in the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the butter and pulse several times to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal. You can also do this by hand with a pastry blender. Stir in the milk until combined.
• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and dust the dough with flour. Gently pat the dough out until it's a 1/2-inch in thickness. Use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out circles.
• Fry the doughnuts a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side, being careful not to let them burn. Let drain on a paper bag (or paper towels) to soak up the excess grease.
• While still hot, generously coat each doughnut in granulated sugar. Serve. Doughnuts are best served the day they are made.