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Based on prepared buttermilk biscuits, this recipe cuts donut making time to mere minutes. With three delicious glazes to choose from, you'll enjoy "donut store" variety right at home!

Short-Cut Donuts with Three Glazes

• 1 (10-biscuit) package Buttermilk Biscuits

Cut centers out of biscuits with a 1-inch cutter. In Presto® electric deep fryer, deep fry three donuts at a time for 1 1/2 minutes; turn and fry 1 1/2 minutes more. Fry donut holes for about 2 minutes; turning once.
Makes 10 donuts and 10 holes

Maple Glaze

• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup

Combine confectioners' sugar with maple syrup, stirring until smooth. Dip donuts and holes in glaze; set on rack to drain.

Fruit Glaze

• 2 tablespoons grape, apricot, or peach jam
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons milk

Put jam in a glass dish and microwave on high for 15 seconds; stir to melt. Stir in confectioners' sugar, adding milk and stirring until smooth. Dip donuts and holes in glaze. Drain on rack.

Chocolate Glaze

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons milk

Combine chocolate chips, syrup, and milk in a 1 1/2 or 2 cup glass cup; microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes; stir until melted. Dip donuts and holes in glaze.