Secret Hacks to Make Your Donut More Delicious

Donuts are our beloved snack because one can enjoy various flavors with various toppings and fillings. Did you know that donuts with various shapes can change not only in taste, but also in texture depending on the baking method and dough ingredients?!

 

We had time to intensively explore donuts in the 3rd episode of ‘Food Dictionary’, where SPC Group’s executives and employees directly share in-depth information about food, that is easily accessible in daily life but not easily understood.
In this episode, we will share donut’s secret with you to make your donuts even more delicious for you.

 

Information on donut from BR Korea Research Institute Donut & Food Development Team Manager, Seong-woo Yoon

 

Aren’t You Curious About the Differences Between a Donut, Bagel and a Cake Donut?

 

Sung-woo Yoon, Food Development Team Manager at BR Korea Research Institute Donut

 

Q. Please Introduce Yourself.

 

Hello. My name is Seong-woo Yoon, who is currently working in the Donut & Food Development Team at the BR Korea Research Institute.

 

Q. What Is the Difference Between a Donut and a Bagel?

 

The difference between donuts and bagels can be divided according to the baking method and their attributes. Donuts are fried in oil immediately after fermenting the dough, boasting of a soft texture, and are made with glaze, donut sugar, and chocolate toppings, making them suitable for snacking. On the other hand, bagels have a chewy texture — the dough is fermented, boiled in the water, then baked in the oven. By boiling the dough in water, a crust is formed on the surface, giving it a slightly crisper texture like a baguette. As a bread, it can replace your meal; it can be served with cream cheese or eaten as a sandwich, as the thick crust makes it more moist than regular donuts.

 

Donut and bagel — look the same but baked differently

 

Q. How Are Regular Donuts Different from Cake Donuts?

 

The biggest difference is the presence or absence of fermentation — due to the addition of yeast —and the difference in texture. Normal donuts boast of a chewy texture as gluten is strengthened due to the biological process of fermentation caused by yeast. Cake donuts use baking powder instead of yeast, so there is no fermentation process; also, they are fried immediately after kneading, giving them a heavy and moist texture.

 

Q. How are different donuts shaped?

 

For regular donuts, the dough is rolled out, cut and put into the fermentation chamber. It is possible to set the desired shape by marking with a cutter in the cutting stage. Dunkin continues its research to provide a variety of fun-shaped donuts.

 

Aren’t You Curious about Dunkin Donuts?

 

Donuts with Dunkin’s unique charm

 

Q. Please Tell Us About the Kinds of Dunkin Donuts Products.

 

Our most popular products include Glazed, Filled, and Chewisty donuts. The most popular glazed product is a basic dough topping with basic glaze, while filled products are products with a filling inside a donut and sprinkled with donut sugar. Chewisty is characterized by its chewy texture and round shape. In addition, Café Moca Roll, which is made in a roll shape with cinnamon powder sprinkled inside the dough, and Honey Fritter — a combination of 3 pieces of dough, are also popular among customers.

 

Q. What Are Some Products That Are Only Sold by Dunkin Donuts?

 

We currently have Egg Benedict Donuts for sale in our stores. Boiled egg and hollandaise sauce can be added inside the doughnut dough for a variety of flavors. Some directly-managed stores offer brunch donuts that are donuts with egg salad or vegetable salad and sandwiches. Both products come in a variety of flavors and can be enjoyed casually, so they are sufficient as a meal replacement.

 

Make Your Donut Even More Delicious

 

Coffee and beverages that pair well with donut

 

Q. Please Recommend Beverages That Pair Well Dunkin Donuts.

 

Because donuts are sweet, it is best to combine them with fragrant coffee, which can capture both taste and aroma. Among coffees, unsweetened Americano and basic lattes are recommended. For those who don’t like coffee, I tend to recommend ade and iced tea, which are refreshing among sweet drinks.

 

Q. Do You Have Your Own Secret to Enjoying Donuts More Deliciously?

 

Personally, I like to eat regular donuts dipped in melted chocolate like fondue, and glazed ones with my favorite jam. Both methods are recommended because you can enjoy a new taste by adding filling or toppings. In order to enjoy donuts more deliciously, it is recommended to store them well. In case of donuts that have cooled, it is okay to microwave them for a while before eating them, but using an air fryer is not recommended. Because donut is a product that is fried during preparation, and then cooled down to room temperature — if heat is applied to the donut for a long period of time, it will lead to a loss of moisture; hence, deteriorating the texture of the donut. Keep it sealed at room temperature as much as possible and enjoy it as it is or with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

 

So far, we have satisfied our curiosity around some common donuts. It has been confirmed that a lot of research and effort goes into making of a donut, from various cooking methods to preparation of different ingredients. Please keep enjoying Dunkin Donuts’ products. Dunkin Donuts will continue to develop and introduce more diverse and delicious donuts.
And please stay tuned for the 4th episode of the ‘Food Dictionary’!