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Donut Making Process
- Preparation Time:
- Dough: 20 minutes
- Filling: 5-15 minutes
- Total for a few doughnuts: 40 minutes
- Ingredients:
- Flour, sugar, yeast, milk, butter, eggs, salt
- Flour choices: all-purpose, cake, bread, pastry flours
- Cooking Methods:
- Frying: 2-3 minutes per batch at 360-375°F
- Baking as an alternative
- Storage:
- Freshness: 2 days at room temperature, a week refrigerated, two months frozen
Choosing the Right Oils for Donuts
- Ideal Choices:
- Peanut oil or high-quality shortening
- Texture Consideration:
- Shortening can lead to a waxy texture if not of good quality
Homemade Donuts vs. Store-Bought
- Store-bought donuts may not compare in taste to homemade ones that require more time and effort.