Cinnamon Doughnuts
Learning Intention:To learn how to deep-fry safely.
Where did the doughnut originate from?A doughnut or donut (/ˈdoʊnət/ or /ˈdoʊnʌt/) (see spelling differences) is a type of fried dough confectionery or dessertfood. The doughnut is popular in many countries and prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty outlets. They are usually deep-fried from a flour dough, and typically either ring-shaped or without a hole and often filled. Other types of batters can also be used, and various toppings and flavorings are used for different types, such as sugar, chocolate, or maple glazing. In addition to flour, doughnuts may also include such ingredients as water, leavening, eggs, milk, sugar, oil/shortening, natural flavors and/or artificial flavors.
The two most common types are the toroidal ring doughnut and the filled doughnut—which is injected with fruit preserves,cream, custard, or other sweet fillings. A small spherical piece of dough may be cooked as a doughnut hole. Other shapesinclude rings, balls, and flattened spheres, as well as ear shapes, twists and other forms. Doughnut varieties are also divided into cake and risen type doughnuts. Tips & Techniques:1. You must check that your oil is the correct temperature before cooking begins. Do this by placing the end of a wooden spoon in the oil. If bubbles start to appear around the handle it is ready.
2. Watch that temperature! If your oil is too hot it will simply burn the outside and not cook the dough in the middle. 3. Doughnuts are best eaten fresh as they will become stale and dry by the following day. 4. You could also shape the dough into balls, cook and then use a squeeze bottle to fill with jam – hot jam doughnuts! 4 Fire Safety: What do you do if the pot catches on fire?Almost half of all house fires start in the kitchen and the majority of all kitchen fires begin from cooking that is left unattended on the stove.
The Fire & Rescue NSW is urging households to be mindful of fire dangers in the kitchen and take some simple steps to help protect your home and your family from a kitchen blaze. Here are five simple tips to follow to avoid a fire in your kitchen:
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Success Criteria:I understand that I need to be very careful when deep-frying, as it is dangerous.
I know to check that the oil is ready by inserting the handle of a wooden spoon into the oil and checking if it sizzles. I will leave the food in the oil until it is golden brown then remove it with a slotted spoon. Food Preparation Skills Required:
Cooking Methods:
1 Deep-frying
Complex Processes:
1 Yeast making
2. Deep frying Important Tools & Equipment:
How do I make doughnuts? |