Baked vs. yeast-raised: which should you make?
Baked donuts use a batter leavened with baking powder — they're fast, easy, and don't require special technique. Yeast-raised donuts use a risen dough that's rolled, cut, proofed, and fried — they're the authentic doughnut-shop experience but require patience and a thermometer.
Why do yeast-raised GF donuts need psyllium husk?
Psyllium husk creates a stretchy, gel-like network that mimics gluten's elasticity. Without it, the dough can't trap the CO2 produced by yeast, and the donuts stay dense and flat. It's the single ingredient that makes authentic GF yeast donuts possible.
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