Types of Donuts: There are various types of donuts, including yeast donuts (light and fluffy) and cake donuts (denser and more crumbly).

Basic Ingredients: Donuts are typically made from flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk, and yeast or baking powder.

Dough Preparation: The dough needs to be properly kneaded and rested to achieve the right texture—light and airy for yeast donuts, and tender for cake donuts.

Shaping the Donuts: Donuts are often shaped using cutters, but they can also be formed into various creative shapes.

History: Donuts have been popular in the U.S. for centuries, with cultural ties to holidays like National Donut Day.

Popular Varieties: Some famous varieties include glazed donuts, jelly-filled, powdered sugar, crullers, and Boston cream.