Why do donuts need yeast?

matchaberry

matchaberry

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Heyyaaa! I've been dabbling in some baking stuffs lately, and it got me thinking on why do donuts need yeast? Yeast seems to be a staple ingredient in many recipes especially donuts. But does it seem to be so important? 🤷‍♂️ Can this be just optional? I'm not an expert baker, just a curious soul with a sweet tooth. Let's talk this out! 🍩
 
Ah, the donut dilemma, yeast or no yeast? 🤔 Personally, I think yeast adds that signature lightness to donuts. Though, you can make them without yeast, they'll have a different texture, more like cake donuts! 🍩
 
matchaberry said:
Heyyaaa! I've been dabbling in some baking stuffs lately, and it got me thinking on why do donuts need yeast? Yeast seems to be a staple ingredient in many recipes especially donuts. But does it seem to be so important? 🤷‍♂️ Can this be just optional? I'm not an expert baker, just a curious soul with a sweet tooth. Let's talk this out! 🍩
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I believe yeast plays a part in giving donuts the characteristic airy inside, which makes them pillowy and velvety. 🍩🌬
 
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