Martha Bakes Season 6 Episode 2 Homemade Doughnuts
- April 16, 2016
In season 6, episode 2 of Martha Bakes, Martha shares her secrets on how to make Homemade Doughnuts. Throughout the episode, Martha provides detailed instructions on how to make different types of doughnuts such as jelly-filled, chocolate cake, and glazed.
Martha begins by showing viewers how to make a basic doughnut dough, emphasizing the importance of using room temperature ingredients and the correct mixing technique. She then demonstrates how to form the dough into rounds and cut out the classic doughnut shape using a 3-inch and 1-inch biscuit cutter.
Next, Martha walks viewers through the steps to create a homemade jelly filling from scratch. She explains how to cook down fresh berries and mix in sugar and cornstarch to create a thick, delicious filling.
Moving onto chocolate cake doughnuts, Martha suggests sifting the dry ingredients together multiple times to ensure the doughnuts come out light and airy. She then coats the doughnuts in a cocoa powder and sugar mixture before frying them to perfection.
Martha's next recipe is for a classic glazed doughnut, which she recommends letting rest for a few minutes before frying to achieve the perfect texture. She then whips up a simple powdered sugar and milk glaze, dipping the warm doughnuts into the mixture and letting them set before devouring.
Throughout the episode, Martha shares various tips and tricks for achieving the perfect doughnut, such as using a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature and letting the doughnuts cool before filling or glazing. She also touches on alternative flavorings and toppings, such as cinnamon sugar and maple glaze.
As always, Martha's attention to detail and expertise make Homemade Doughnuts a must-watch for anyone interested in perfecting their doughnut-making skills.