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DONUT MAKER HINTS AND SUGGESTIONS
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Use the provided batter bottle, a disposable pastry bag or zip-top food storage bag to
easily fill the cooking reservoirs of the donut maker. Fill the bag with the prepared batter
and clip one of the corners off the bag. Squeeze gently to push batter from the corner
of the bag.
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For jelly donuts, bake donuts as directed and allow to cool. Split each donut horizontally
and spread jelly or jam between the donut layers.
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To enjoy the fresh and crisp taste of each donut, place baked donuts on a wire cooling
rack. Cooked donuts may be kept warm before serving and before glazing in an oven-
safe dish. Place the oven-safe dish with donuts in the oven at 200°F to keep warm.
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If coating donuts with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar, coat donuts while hot. An
easy way to do this is to place powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar in a paper lunch-type
bag, add hot donuts and shake gently to coat.
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After pouring batter into the cooking reservoirs, try not to check the donuts during the
first few minutes. Opening the lid, may cause the donut to separate before it is cooked.
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Never over mix the donut batter as this could cause the donuts to become tough. Blend
batter ingredients until large lumps are gone.
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The recommended amount of donut batter for each cooking reservoir is approximately 2
tablespoons. Use caution not to overfill the cooking reservoirs.
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Use the fork tool to remove finished donuts from the donut maker. Use care to only
contact the donut and not the nonstick cooking surface. If not using the fork tool, use a
heat-resistant non-metallic utensil.
Donuts can be finished off with a colorful array of sweets and toppings. Use your creativity
with the various toppings. Remember, sprinkle donuts while the glaze or frosting is still moist.
Here are some topping suggestions:
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Sprinkles and colored sanding sugars
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Sweetened cereal (crushed if cereal is larger)
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Miniature chocolate chips
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Crushed or chopped candy
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Toasted, chopped nuts
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Toasted sweetened coconut
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Crushed cookies
