Dash Express Mini Donut Maker Review

Easy to use, makes dozens of cute mini donuts quickly. Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/TcBe529 As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. #CommissionsEarned You’ll receive the donut maker and an instruction manual with recipe guide. The donut maker is compact measuring 10.5” from front to back, 8” wide and 3.5” tall. It has a 3 ft long power cable and inside there are seven 2.25” diameter donut molds. The griddle is double-sided so the top and bottom will cook both sides of the donut simultaneously. The indicator light on the lid lets you know when the machine is pre-heating and will shut off when the unit has reached the optimal cooking temperature. On the bottom it has just two rubber feet towards the front as the back section has no slip mat. Before first use, be sure to wipe down the cooking surfaces of the machine with a damp clean cloth to remove any dust or residue from manufacturing. Then just plug in the machine and it will turn on automatically and start preheating as there is no on/off switch. You’ll see that the LED light is on, letting you know that the interior surfaces will be hot. For the classic donut recipe in the manual, makes around 30 cake style donuts. halfway through cooking, the donuts need to be flipped, and it's simple to do with chopsticks or a BBQ skewer to avoid the hot surfaces. Just be careful of the steam escaping the sides of the machine as they cook as it could scald you. Each batch of donuts are fully cooked in just 3-4 minutes. They are super cute and just over 2” wide and ¾” thick. They have the classic donut hole in the middle, a thin-skinned exterior, and a soft cake-y texture. The taste is pretty mild, like a light vanilla cake, but overall it’s pretty good and not chewy or stretchy like a yeast donut. Because it is baked and not fried, it’s not oily or greasy, but if you want a fried donut texture, you can shallow fry them for 5-10 seconds on each side. This will also allow you to roll them in dry toppings like cinnamon sugar so it sticks. A full batch of around 30 donuts took 20 minutes to make and last for a couple days in a sealed bag. The manual also has several recipes for toppings like sugar glazes, and I found the easiest way to apply them is to simply dip the donuts in them. Dash also has a rewards program where you can earn points to redeem for discounts and free products on their website. Overall, the Dash Express Mini Donut Maker delivers exactly what it promises and you can make dozens of mini donuts in under 30 minutes with easy to follow recipes without the need to deep fry or turn on your oven. They’re perfect for parties, a quick snack, and go great with my morning coffee. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases Amazon Affiliate Product Link: https://geni.us/TcBe529