How Long Does It Take to Make Donuts?

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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.

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