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- July 11, 2019
- 4:33 pm
Bon Appétit’s Brad and Claire are back for a very special crossover episode (Part 1!) of It’s Alive.
Claire says they’re making doughnuts with sourdough starter. Brad’s trying to make “sour doughnuts” a thing. Who will win? You will: this episode had so many good Brad and Claire moments that we had to make it two parts.
Why is dough proving an important step in making doughnuts from scratch?
Brad and Claire Make Doughnuts Part 1: A Delectable Journey to the Perfect Doughnuts
If you’re a fan of sweets and pastries, then you know there’s nothing more indulgent than a freshly baked doughnut. Bon Appétit’s “It’s Alive” series showcased a two-part episode where pastry chef Claire Saffitz teamed up with fermentation specialist Brad Leone to create the perfect doughnuts. This two-part series explores the step-by-step process of making doughnuts from scratch, including the essential ingredients and some insider tips.
The making of doughnuts can be an intense and time-consuming process, but it’s worth it. Brad started the process with the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Meanwhile, Claire worked on the wet ingredients, which included yeast, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. After mixing the ingredients separately, they combined them to create a dough that was kneaded and formed into balls. However, the dough needed to rise, so it was put in a warm, draft-free space so that it could prove.
While the dough was proving, Brad prepared the oil needed for frying the doughnuts, which he chose to use a combination of canola oil and coconut oil. Claire then worked on preparing the fillings, which included blackberry jam, apple cider, and vanilla pastry cream. Once the dough had proved, they carefully cut and shaped the doughnuts, using a doughnut cutter, to ensure a perfect circle shape with a hole in the middle.
As the doughnuts were about to be fried in the hot oil, it was time to inject the flavors into the doughnuts. Brad suggested using a flavor injector, which he filled with the different fillings. The injection method made the filling process much easier and more efficient, ensuring that each doughnut had the perfect amount of filling. Brad then fried the doughnuts in the hot oil. The result was a delicious batch of doughnuts that had the perfect outer crispy layer and fluffy inside.
The first part of the series showed the basic process of making doughnuts from scratch, from mixing the ingredients to filling them with different flavors. Claire and Brad showcased essential tips and tricks to make the process easier and faster, which included the use of a doughnut cutter and flavor injector, respectively. Viewers were also able to learn about the importance of dough proving and the right oil temperature for perfect frying.
In conclusion, Brad and Claire’s collaboration in creating the perfect doughnut is a testament to their passion for pastry and their love of experimenting with different flavors. This dynamic duo showcased how making doughnuts from scratch can be both a creative and enjoyable process. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Brad and Claire Make Doughnuts and learn about how to make glazes and toppings to complete your delicious doughnut creations.
