Donuts are flat

[jupennax]

Hi everyone! I’m having some issues with my donut dough. The first cut spreds lateral instead of rising up. The second cut with the scraps from the first cut come out perfect! The donuts are Soft, airy and have that beuatiful white ring.
Does anyone have this issue? Why the first cut is flat? Thanks!

 

[retired baker]

Undermixed or undeveloped dough.
Second cut underwent additional mixing.

 

[jupennax]

Undermixed or undeveloped dough.
Second cut underwent additional mixing.

thanks!!

 

[Dasher]

Hi everyone! I’m having some issues with my donut dough. The first cut spreds lateral instead of rising up. The second cut with the scraps from the first cut come out perfect! The donuts are Soft, airy and have that beuatiful white ring.
Does anyone have this issue? Why the first cut is flat? Thanks!

I found that the wetter the dough, the more it spreads out. The dryer, the more it rises up. Also you can mix it longer. Try the window pane test to see if the gluten is at its peak.

 

[Mona]

It sounds like the first donuts might be flattening out because the dough could be resting too long or getting overworked. Try letting the dough relax a bit longer before cutting the first batch and avoid twisting the cutter, which can seal the edges. Also, handle the dough gently to avoid compressing it. If the second batch is coming out perfect, adjusting these factors might help get the first batch to rise better, too.