How to prevent donuts from sticking to the mold during the production process?

There are many ways to prevent donuts from sticking to the mold when making donuts. The key is to ensure that the donut machine can be smoothly demolded in the mold. Here are some effective anti-sticking tips:

1. Use baking oil or spray oil

Applying a thin layer of baking oil inside the donut machine can form a protective film during baking, reducing the possibility of donuts sticking to the mold. When using spray oil, make sure to spray evenly to avoid excessive oil accumulation in certain areas.

2. Sprinkle with a little flour or cornstarch

After applying the oil, you can sprinkle a thin layer of flour or cornstarch. This will help form a crispy outer layer to prevent the donuts from sticking to the mold. You can also use a "flour + cocoa powder" mixture to prevent sticking and increase the taste and flavor of the donuts.

3. Use a non-stick baking pan

Choose a donut machine mold with a non-stick coating, which can effectively prevent sticking. Choosing a high-quality mold can reduce the difficulty of cleaning and demolding.

4. Make sure the dough is right

The moisture and stickiness of the dough will also affect whether the donuts are easy to demold. The dough should not be too wet, and too wet dough is more likely to stick to the mold.

If the dough is too wet, you can add some flour to make it drier and easier to demold.

5. Demolding after cooling

If the donuts are already baked, it is recommended to cool them in the mold for a few minutes before demolding. Overheated donuts are prone to deformation or sticking. After cooling slightly, it is easier to demold and keep the shape.

6. Use baking paper

If you don’t use traditional molds, you can consider using baking paper or silicone baking mats to avoid direct contact between the dough and the mold, which can prevent sticking.

7. Avoid over-kneading

When making dough, kneading should not be excessive. Excessive kneading may make the dough too sticky and cause sticking. Proper kneading and fermentation will help keep the donuts soft and non-sticky.

8. Coating protection

Adding some powdered sugar to the mold or sprinkling the mold with fine sugar before putting the dough in can not only prevent sticking, but also increase the taste and flavor of the donuts.

By combining these methods, the problem of sticking on the donut machine can be greatly reduced, ensuring that the donuts are smoothly demolded and present a perfect appearance.