Step Up Your Game of Fried Dough Goods: professional solutions for donuts, Berliners, and more
Classic glazed rings or a pastry filled with jam, donuts are a beloved treat and therefore a global bakery favorite. At Puratos, we help artisan and industrial bakers create consistently high-quality donuts with the right mix of ingredients, fillings, and innovations. Our donut and fried pastries solutions support both large-scale production and artisan baking, making it easy to deliver consistent quality, great taste, and products your customers love.
What is a donut? And what it’s not?
A donut is a sweet dough product, traditionally fried but sometimes baked, and typically shaped as a ring or a round filled ball. Donuts are known for their wide variety of finishes, ranging from glazes and coatings to sprinkles, fillings, and creative toppings. This versatility makes them a popular choice across markets, offering bakers room for innovation in flavor, texture, and presentation.
While other fried dough pastries may look similar, they differ in dough composition, shape, and consumer expectations. For example:
- Berliners (also named Krapfen), bomboloni, and sonhos are made from enriched doughs (often containing eggs and butter), resulting in a softer, lighter crumb. These are typically filled with custard, jam, or cream and finished with powdered sugar or glaze, and with no central hole.
- Traditional beignets are square or pillow-shaped, dusted with powdered sugar and sometimes filled with fruits, jam or chocolate. They are often lighter than donuts due to a leaner dough and they can be savory as well.
Despite shared frying techniques, the donut stands apart through its iconic ring shape, sweeter dough, and focus on toppings and coatings over fillings. Understanding these distinctions helps you tailor your recipes and production processes to meet your consumer’s preferences and expectations.
Most popular variations
🍩Glazed donut: Coated with a smooth, shiny layer of sweet sugar glaze, this classic donut is a favorite for its simple yet indulgent taste.
🍨Mochinut: A delightful fusion of donut and mochi, offering a chewy, soft texture that’s both unique and satisfying. Popular for its variety of flavors and innovative shape.
🍭Mini donut: Perfect bite-sized treats that are great for snacking, sharing, or enjoying at events. Their compact size makes them irresistibly cute and easy to eat.
🍬Donut Holes: Small, round pieces of fried dough made from the centers of donuts, ideal for popping into your mouth as a quick, sweet treat.
🍏Apple cider donut: Infused with apple cider and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, these donuts bring warm, comforting flavors that are especially enjoyed during autumn.
🥯Old fashioned donut: With a dense and crispy texture, this donut stands out for its rustic appearance and deep, buttery flavor, offering a timeless charm.
🌱Vegan donut: Created without any animal products, these donuts cater to plant-based diets while delivering delicious flavors and textures for everyone to enjoy.
Blend tradition and innovation in every donut and berliner
Great donuts start with the right foundation. Our ingredient solutions are developed to give your fried goods the perfect texture—soft, moist, and consistent—and adding the flavor and finish that your consumers expect.
We develop products that support a healthier lifestyle and enhance well-being, while also being committed to sustainability. With our innovative solutions, we can help you have a better impact on consumer health and on the planet. Learn more
