Why do my doughnuts always deflate while frying?

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Quick Answer about "Why do my doughnuts always deflate while frying?"

What is this? Balled up donuts – 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.

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.

What temperature should oil be for frying donuts?

Now heat the oil to 375 F. Once the right temperature is reached, it's important to fry the doughnuts in small batches. If you fry up too many at once, the oil temperature drops and the doughnuts absorb too much oil. You want to make sure the oil is always between 365 F and 380F.

How do you fry the perfect donut?

Ease a donut into the heated oil with a long-handle slotted spoon, taking care not to let the oil spatter. Fry the donuts, two or three at a time, in the oil 2 to 3 minutes or until they are golden brown, turning once. Remove the donuts with the slotted spoon, allowing excess oil to drain back into the fryer or pan.

What is the best oil to fry donuts in?

We have found that peanut oil or vegetable shortening yield the best texture for donuts, with shortening producing the crispest exteriors. However, frying in shortening can result in a somewhat waxy/fatty mouthfeel, but not everyone finds that to be the case. High-quality shortening will help avoid the problem.

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