(16.3-ounce) tubes buttermilk biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands Southern Homestyle Biscuits) (1/2 stick) salted butter ...

For baked apple fritters, combine pieces of canned biscuit dough with chopped apples and cover them in cinnamon and brown ...

To make biscuit doughnuts: Heat vegetable oil or the oil of your choice to 350ºF. Gently put the doughnuts in the oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side. You want the donut to be evenly browned.