How do I prevent dougnuts deflating when moving them into the pan?
I find that each time I cook dougnuts, as I slide them off the tray into the oil pan, they deflate a fair bit, and sometimes crinkle up. How do I effectively prevent this, and keep them gorgeous and fluffy?
I imagine the problem is twofold - not making them stick in the first place, and also maybe using a specific implement to slide them off. Any ideas are appreciated, and will be tested!
Edit for details: I use a non-stick tray - they come off it easily, but the deflation is the real problem.
Best Answer
I suspect @Stephie is correct in thinking they may be over proofed. Having said that, you could try the method that is used when making crullers.
Place shaped donuts on parchment paper that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Cut the paper into individual squares (each donut should have enough space to raise without expanding off the paper). Let raise.
When ready to fry, just slip the paper with donut into your oil, it should release right away and you can remove the paper from the oil with tongs.
Here is a link to a video showing how it's done with crullers.You can skip the first 3 minutes that shows the mixing and piping of the crullers.
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How do you keep donuts from deflating?
Cut with an even, solid pressure. Sweep away excess flour. Proofing -- Proof box should be 95\xb0 to 100\xb0 F (35\xb0 to 37.8\xb0 C), with sufficient humidity to prevent crusting. When touched, a properly proofed donut will hold an indentation without collapsing.Why are my doughnuts deflating?
What is this? Balled up donuts \u2013 if the dough has not had enough time to rest (especially donuts cut from the second re-roll), they tend to shrink (in width, not in height) and ball up when fried. If your donuts were rested and proofed correctly, frying is the next step.Why are my donuts sinking in the oil?
1. Using a too-small pot. Hot oil from frying is the last thing you want all over your stovetop. Doughnuts will displace more space in your frying oil than you think, especially as they expand from the heat, so you want a pot that is deep enough to hold at least two quarts of oil, even if you're only frying with one.Why did my donuts come out hollow?
Not proofed enough, and your doughnuts will be heavy; too much, and you'll just end up with a hollow shell that collapses when taken out of the oil.How to Fry Doughnuts Perfectly | Doughnuts Part 2
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