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Doughnuts of Lara Ferroni on 07 October 2012
A chocolate-glazed doughnut and cup of coffee is a match made in heaven for many North Americans, but something new is happening in the doughnut world -- boutique bakeries are popping up everywhere, and "designer doughnuts" are all the rage. The best news of all is that they're actually easy to make at home and really, is there anything more scrumptious than a fresh doughnut that's still warm? In Doughnuts, readers will be tempted by more than 50 recipes, including Candy-filled Chocolate Drops, Creme Brulee, Chai, Huckleberry Cheesecake, and Red Velvet, and just imagine a Margarita doughnut . . . topped with tequila, lime, and salt. The book also includes recipes for traditional favorites like Old-Fashioned Sour Cream and Chocolate-Raised doughnuts, as well as vegan and gluten-free recipes.
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April 29, 2012
Doughnuts, so simple on the surface but when you start to think about it there is a world of variety available with different doughs, fillings, glazes and methods of preparation. A whole industry has grown up around the humble doughnut too, transforming many of them to quite luxury items with a price tag to match.
Yet with a little time and effort you can make your own at home and have fun decorating them exactly how you would like it… and nothing beats a really fresh doughnut too! Sounds interesting? If so then this book is for you.
The book starts by focussing on the basics, looking at the ingredients required and explains how a different type of ingredient, such as flour, can make a big difference dependent on what type of doughnut you will have. Then it is straight in to looking at 18 different doughs and nine different glazes that can be used to make the same doughnut. Oh…. did I mention that doughnuts don't need to be the same physical form either?
Still want more choice? You've got it! Just under 30 different flavourings are then presented and with all of these options you get a full recipe and mode of working to boot. Just imagine the combinations available - you will not easily get bored if you want to try them all out.
Don't let the book's relative thinness fool you. The book is concisely written yet it manages to impart a lot of key information, backed up by some nice mouthwatering photograph. If you thought that making doughnuts was difficult, this book might be just the thing to persuade you differently. It must be said, however, that it is good that the book does NOT show a typical calorific value per portion for each of these lovely delicacies. That would be too much.
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss!
Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home, written by Lara Ferroni and published by Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-641-9, 110 pages. Typical price: GBP9.99.
// This review appeared in YUM.fi and is reproduced here in full with permission of YUM.fi. YUM.fi celebrates the worldwide diversity of food and drink, as presented through the humble book. Whether you call it a cookery book, cook book, recipe book or something else (in the language of your choice) YUM will provide you with news and reviews of the latest books on the marketplace. //
Yet with a little time and effort you can make your own at home and have fun decorating them exactly how you would like it… and nothing beats a really fresh doughnut too! Sounds interesting? If so then this book is for you.
The book starts by focussing on the basics, looking at the ingredients required and explains how a different type of ingredient, such as flour, can make a big difference dependent on what type of doughnut you will have. Then it is straight in to looking at 18 different doughs and nine different glazes that can be used to make the same doughnut. Oh…. did I mention that doughnuts don't need to be the same physical form either?
Still want more choice? You've got it! Just under 30 different flavourings are then presented and with all of these options you get a full recipe and mode of working to boot. Just imagine the combinations available - you will not easily get bored if you want to try them all out.
Don't let the book's relative thinness fool you. The book is concisely written yet it manages to impart a lot of key information, backed up by some nice mouthwatering photograph. If you thought that making doughnuts was difficult, this book might be just the thing to persuade you differently. It must be said, however, that it is good that the book does NOT show a typical calorific value per portion for each of these lovely delicacies. That would be too much.
Sometimes, ignorance is bliss!
Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home, written by Lara Ferroni and published by Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-57061-641-9, 110 pages. Typical price: GBP9.99.
// This review appeared in YUM.fi and is reproduced here in full with permission of YUM.fi. YUM.fi celebrates the worldwide diversity of food and drink, as presented through the humble book. Whether you call it a cookery book, cook book, recipe book or something else (in the language of your choice) YUM will provide you with news and reviews of the latest books on the marketplace. //
August 16, 2022
Very yummy doughnuts!
I enjoyed making several doughnuts and I learned a lot about cooking these treats.
Very helpful book, the only downside is this book has set me on the quest for the perfect doughnut recipe. Which I am sure will require additional gym visits. 😂
I enjoyed making several doughnuts and I learned a lot about cooking these treats.
Very helpful book, the only downside is this book has set me on the quest for the perfect doughnut recipe. Which I am sure will require additional gym visits. 😂
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October 5, 2018
I am SALIVATING after reading this cookbook! I am always intrigued at how simple it seems to make my own donuts, but I was terrified that it would just turn out to be a giant catastrophe... Well thank you to DOUGHNUTS this cookbook allowed me to become the star in my kitchen with homemade donuts for my three young kids!
There are EVERY type of Doughnut you could imagine along with Vegan, and Gluten Free options and of course TONS of toppings to chose from!
There are EVERY type of Doughnut you could imagine along with Vegan, and Gluten Free options and of course TONS of toppings to chose from!
December 1, 2014
There's nothing quite as satisfying as the guilt-inducing taste of a fresh-made doughnut, be it fried or baked, the traditional round-with-hole, or filled. This book's attractive cover caught my eye on the library's "new books" displays and the thin size convinced me to give it a read. In the first 1/2 of the book, Ferroni presents the basic recipes that form the core of her building palette -- including doughnuts from other cultures, such as crullers and/or sopapillas (just to name a few). The rest of this handy little volume is variations in flavors and textures, including numerous glaze flavors, accompanied by mouth-watered photographs of the end products. She finished off with a bibliography listing sources for special tools and ingredients for the kitchen geeks among us. I'll have to admit, though I love Krispy Kremes, I lean more toward baked doughnuts, and about 1/3 of the recipes here give me inspiration for trying a few new baked doughnuts at home. Recipes that jumped out at me included Margarita, German Chocolate and Creme Brulee! Originally reviewed for my local library's website: http://www.lincolnlibraries.org/depts...
March 30, 2011
I was looking through an old magazine, I think it might have been Family Circle, and saw an article and recipes for making doughnuts. Since I didn't have a doughnut baking pan, I took a look on Amazon yesterday and ordered a couple pans (regular, mini & heart shaped) and this book. I was shocked when they arrived so quickly, I wasn't expecting them until tomorrow at the earliest. Anyway, one thing I really like about this book, is that it has "regular" recipes as well as gluten-free and vegan versions of some of the doughs. I find that to be a real plus and very considerate on the part of the author. I am very excited to try out some of the recipes and if they taste as good as they sound, I will raise the rating to 5 stars. :-)
December 7, 2011
There is a book about my obsession. Can't wait to try the recipes. Plus, she is a food photographer which is something I've been interested in pursuing for a while now. The photos are really nice. Will update you when I've made some recipes.
The first recipe I did was a dud. The baked cake was rubbery; I think I may have mixed the batter too much. the glaze was awesome (I used Wilbur Coco). I'm going to try a raised doughnut this weekend.
The first recipe I did was a dud. The baked cake was rubbery; I think I may have mixed the batter too much. the glaze was awesome (I used Wilbur Coco). I'm going to try a raised doughnut this weekend.
June 25, 2010
Hey! It's my book! Of course I love it! :-)
March 4, 2012
As yummy as many of these recipes sound, the reality is that I will never make a fresh donut in my kitchen.
May 15, 2016
looking for more baked donut recipes
July 22, 2014
Excited to test out some of the recipes! They look great
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