How to make sugar donuts from pizza dough in 15 minutes? Roll in sugar or make a glaze, this easy pizza donut recipe is so worth it!
A few years ago Hanukkah began on Thanksgiving. It was one of our best feasts ever.
For dessert we made pumpkin brulee and accompanied them with these easy 15 Minute Sugar Donuts.
Giada, you know Giada, featured them on her show and I was bound and determined to make them.
This sugar donuts pizza dough recipe was devoured within seconds and I really had no photos. (If you want to see the original post, take a look.)
I figured it was time to remedy this and so I got out the frying pan and the oil and made these today.
15 Minute Sugar Donuts are divine.
I'm not going to tell you they are like a yeast raised donut, but I'm sure you won't mind that I'm saving you a few hours, right?
So go find your favorite refrigerated white pizza dough, (not out of the tube) and let's get this party started.
I have found differences with different doughs, so choose the one you like best.
Let it come to room temperature and then it's a matter of following the directions below. You won't be sorry.
Save the oil and use it again because you really will want to make these again!
And no, this does not make a greasy mess of your stovetop. Really.
So why pizza dough donuts?
Hanukkah is traditionally the time we eat fried foods. I mean how lucky are we?
We actually have a holiday where the traditional foods are fried. Trust me, I'm not complaining.
So to put it in a nutshell... there is actually a betting game during Hanukkah where the kids always bet nuts!
During the second century BC (which is a very long time ago) the Maccabeans regained control of the Second Temple that had been destroyed by the Greeks and Syrians.
To reconsecrate the temple they needed oil to light the eternal light. (If you ever go to a temple you will always see a light burning in the sanctuary).
They had enough oil for one day, but miraculously the candle stayed lit for eight days, during which time the Jews were able to procure more.
That is why we celebrate Hanukkah for 8 nights.
And that is why we eat fried food. Get it? Oil. It's always about oil!
Hanukkah is considered a minor holiday but living where Christmas is a major holiday, I think Hanukkah has grown in stature.
In any case, it is a fun holiday to celebrate.
There are games such as the spinning of the dreidel where we bet nuts or chocolate coins, and sing many songs, though Irving Berlin did not write them.
And then there is eating. Yes, this is why we eat fried potato latkes and fried donuts.
The traditional donut is one filled with jelly, but I much prefer them unfilled, however these donuts can easily be filled if you choose.
So let's quit fooling around. Don't make pizza tonight.
Make donuts. Giada is never wrong!
Here's my favorite pizza recipe using a Boboli crust.
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Recipe
15 Minute Sugar Pizza Donuts
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 90 Seconds
- Total Time: 17 Minutes
- Yield: 6-8 Servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Description
These 15 Minute Donuts are easily made from refrigerated pizza dough. You will be amazed at how good they are!
Ingredients
1 bag of white pizza dough from your favorite market at room temperature
Fine Sugar or Cinnamon Sugar or Powdered Sugar for rolling donuts in
Flour (For dusting)
Canola or Olive Oil
Olive Oil
Using a large nonstick skillet, pour oil into about a 1 inch depth. Heat to about 350 or until a piece of pizza dough sizzles.
While oil is heating, place your pizza dough on a large jelly roll pan. Dust the pan with flour. Using your hands, flatten the dough until about ½″ thick. Cut out rounds with a little shot glass.
Place dough rounds in hot oil and fry about 45 seconds on each side. Do not crowd them. I use a timer. Do not let them brown. Place on paper plate or paper towel to blot off the oil. Throw in a large bag with super fine sugar and coat them well. Serve warm.
Instructions
Take out a jelly roll pan and flour it lightly. Open the package of dough and let it rest on the floured pan while it comes to room temperature.
Using my hands, I flattened the dough and made little donut holes, using a shot glass. I then formed them into little balls and placed them in the hot oil. If the dough is still cold to the touch, place pan in a warm place while the oil is heating.
I used a 12" cast iron skillet to fry these. Using canola or olive oil, fill the skillet with about ¾" of oil. Heat on medium high until the oil is hot. I test this with the end of a wooden chopstick. Place the tip in the oil and when little bubbles of oil appear the oil is hot enough.
Depending on the size of your donut balls and without crowding the skillet, fry each side from 30-40 seconds or until each donut is slightly gold. They will puff up and get larger as they fry. Do not fry until deep golden or they will be crispy.
Let drain briefly on a paper towel and then roll in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Juliana says
Wow, 15 minutes? What a great idea using ready made pizza dough...I love it! I already can see myself eating a bunch of these little donuts. Thanks for the idea...have a great week ahead! Happy Hanukkah!
Abbe Odenwalder says
And therein lies the problem Juliana!
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
Great post Abbe. We used to make donuts out of canned biscuits when I was a kid. We cut a hole in the middle and fried the biscuits in oil then drizzled with a sweet glaze. I bet it is a little like your pizza dough doughnuts. How fun! Happy Hanukkah!
Abbe Odenwalder says
Maybe I'll have to try these too Tricia! Yummers!
Holly says
My younger son would love these, Abbe!
Abbe Odenwalder says
That is good to hear Holly!
Melissa Griffiths says
Gimmme allll the donuts! Light fluffy and so easy. THANK YOU!
Abbe Odenwalder says
You got it Melissa! Sugared or glazed?
Liz says
We made donuts from biscuit dough when we were kids. I think pizza dough is even better!!!
Abbe Odenwalder says
My mother never did stuff like this. I so need to try this!
2 Sisters recipes says
Never thought to use pizza dough to make donuts but now I have to try this! This is such a great idea! Bravo !!
Abbe Odenwalder says
You really need too. It is amazing what pizza dough can become!
angiesrecipes says
wow..just 15 minutes and you could have this yummy treat....that's fantastic!
Abbe Odenwalder says
So worth it Angie!
John / Kitchen Riffs says
15 minute donuts? I'm in! I love any and all kinds of fried dough, and donuts might be the best. One of life's pure pleasures. 🙂 These look great -- thanks,.
Abbe Odenwalder says
I'm so glad we are on the same page, John!