Maple Bacon Doughnuts (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Vegetable oil for frying
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1 can (16.3 ounce) Grands! biscuits
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon melted butter
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2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
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½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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3 slices bacon, fried or baked until crispy and diced into small pieces
# Instructions:
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Heat vegetable oil over high heat in a deep pot or pan. Aim for around 350°F if using a thermometer.
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Separate biscuits and cut out a hole in the center of each using the top of your plastic oil container or similar round object to create the doughnut shape.
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Fry each doughnut until golden brown on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cooling rack with paper towels beneath to drain excess oil.
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While doughnuts drain, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl until smooth and pourable.
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Dip one side of each doughnut into the maple glaze and place back on the cooling rack.
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Sprinkle crispy bacon bits over the glaze of each doughnut while it's still wet so the bacon adheres well.
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Let glaze set for a few minutes, then serve while still warm.
# Notes:
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Cut the holes out of the biscuits evenly by using the top of a plastic oil container or something similar for uniform circles.
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Keep the oil at a consistent high heat (around 350°F) for frying. If too low, doughnuts will absorb too much oil; if too high, they'll burn before cooking through.
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Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent overcrowding.
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Don't skip the draining step - properly drained doughnuts will be less greasy and more enjoyable.