What's the difference between donuts and donuts?
At first glance, they are the same thing, but there are nuances:
🍩 Donuts are a classic pastry made of yeast dough fried in oil. Can be with or without filling.
🍩 Donuts are the American version of doughnuts with a hole in the middle, more often covered with glaze and toppings.
Both versions turn out incredibly soft and flavorful, especially when made the right way!
Glazes and toppings: the most delicious combinations
A brightly colored glaze is the calling card of donuts. Here are some popular options:
🍫 Chocolate glaze - dark, milk or white chocolate with added cream.
🍓 Berry - based on mashed strawberries, raspberries or blueberries.
🎨 Colorful icing - with food coloring to create bright designs.
🥜 Caramel or peanut buttercream - perfect with nuts and chocolate chips.
Add sprinkles, crushed nuts, coconut shavings or even marshmallow on top and your doughnuts will be a work of art!
The best doughnut fillings
When it comes to classic doughnuts without a hole, the filling decides everything:
🍩 Custard (Crème Patissiere) - delicate, with rich creamy flavor.
🍩 Chocolate ganache - for real chocoholics.
🍩 Caramel with sea salt - balance of sweet and salty.
🍩 Fruit jams - raspberry, strawberry, apricot.
🍩 Nutella or peanut paste - just wow!
