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Questions tagged [doughnuts]

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Keeping Donuts fresh

Is there a way to preserve donuts and sell them in retail packaging, similar to how you would buy chips and cookies at the supermarket. I see Entenmann sells packaged donuts but I'm curious to know how they are able to maintain freshness. Any…
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What is the best way to go about developing and formulating a product?

I hope this is within posting guidelines. I have an exciting vision for a product but I have no formal culinary experience (mixing, baking, etc) I do have extensive knowledge in the field of nutrition from hundreds of hours of research (personal not…
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How can i create a crunchy exterior with and airy interior donut?

I am attempting to make a donut that is crunchy on the outside and airy and lite on the inside with simple ingredients (yeast, flour, water, sugar.) I have tried different variations (+/- flour, +/- water, different oils) but no luck. What should I…
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Which oil is best for Zeppole?

Which oil is best for frying Italian doughnuts?
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Water content in beignet dough

When I add the indicated amount of water to my beignet recipe, I end up with humid flour: not enough moisture to form a dough of any kind. It seems apparent to me some minor adjustment to the water is necessary, but I can't find much information on…
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Can you use cooking oil to make "African Drop Doughnuts"?

Do you have to use deep-fry oil or corn oil to make "African Drop Doughnuts" or can you use cooking oil?
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Why won't my crueler rise

I followed a recipe for cruelers that came out delicious! Unfortunately they didn't puff the way I was expecting them to. Just wondering if Anton might know why or have some tips for getting them to poof.
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Why did my colored doughnut change colors?

Some time ago, I made a doughnut recipe, I only made yeast doughnut once a few years ago, I don't have experience with yeasted bakery products. I baked the doughnuts instead of frying. I also added some food coloring I made from beetroot and the…
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Custard Filled Donut

If I purchased a fresh custard filled Boston Cream donut on Saturday and left it at room temperature is it still ok to eat on Monday?
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