Crisp caramelized doughnuts recipe

Published November 20, 2010 2:01AM (EST)

Adapted from the oddly named Grillswith, at the White Spot in Charlottesville, Va.

Ingredients

  • Glazed doughnuts (I prefer raised doughnuts for this, and Krispy Kreme is unassailable)
  • Vegetable oil, as needed
  • Ice cream, for serving

Special equipment: A thin metal spatula is very, very handy

Directions

  1. Heat a large, heavy pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly coat it with oil. When the oil is shimmering, place the doughnuts down and let them sear. Stay alert and keep sniffing.
  2. As soon as you smell caramel, flip the doughnuts, being sure to scrape tightly against the pan to scoop up any of the hot sugar. When the second side caramelizes, remove the doughnuts, flipping again so that the first side you seared lands on the plate. (The sugar on that side should have cooled to the point where it's solid again.) Let them cool slightly, just enough so the cooked glaze hardens to a thin, thin shell, and serve with a scoop of ice cream.


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