Donut Cooking Process: How to Cook Soft and Perfect Donuts

The cooking process plays the most important role in making donuts soft, fluffy, and golden brown. Even if you use the best ingredients and stuffing, improper cooking can spoil the final result. In this guide, we explain the correct donut cooking method step by step.

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

Mix flour, sugar, yeast or baking powder, milk, eggs, butter, and salt to make a soft dough.
Knead well until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 2: Let the Dough Rise

Cover the dough and keep it in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
This fermentation process makes the donuts light and airy.

Step 3: Shape the Donuts

Roll the dough and cut donut shapes using a cutter or glass.
Place them on a tray and allow them to rest for 10–15 minutes.

Step 4: Heat the Oil

Heat vegetable or sunflower oil in a deep pan at medium temperature.
The oil should not be too hot or too cold.

Step 5: Fry the Donuts

Gently drop the donuts into the hot oil.
Fry until both sides turn golden brown.

Step 6: Drain Excess Oil

Remove the donuts and place them on tissue paper to absorb extra oil.

Step 7: Cool, Stuff & Decorate

Let donuts cool completely, then stuff them with cream or chocolate and decorate with glaze or sprinkles.

Tips for Perfect Donut Cooking

• Always fry on medium flame.
• Do not overcrowd the pan.
• Turn donuts gently for even color.
• Use fresh oil for best taste.

Conclusion

Perfect donut cooking requires patience, proper temperature, and the right technique. Master these steps and you will get soft, fluffy, and delicious donuts every time.

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