How to Make Delicious Homemade Donuts

Easy, Homemade Donuts

Making homemade donuts is not as hard as it looks. The only real equipment that you need is a deep fryer.

There are two major kinds of donuts, those that are leavened, or raised with yeast, and those that are leavened with baking powder or baking soda. There are differences in the two types, but both are delicious.

Tips for Perfect Donuts

There are a few tricks and tips that will help you achieve the perfect donut:

• Make sure the oil is hot, 370 Degrees works best for me.
• Don't overload the fryer. Fry only three or four at a time.
• Flip the donuts as the rise to the top and are light golden on the underside, do not over-fry.
• Use the softest dough possible. Refrigerate to keep it workable.
• Use clean oil
• Let finished donuts drain into the fryer for a few minutes before removing them to drain on absorbent paper
• Use the donut cutter in a straight down motion, without twisting.

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