Like most things in life today, it is possible to buy donuts online. This means that you never have to leave the house or office to buy your favorite treats. You can get a donut delivery right to your doorstep in just a few clicks of the mouse. You can also enjoy additional treats including fresh kolaches and beignets. There are a couple of tips that you can use to get the most out of your delivery and the best value for your money.
Removing Donuts from the Box
It is not uncommon for Shipley Do-Nuts to stick to the carton during delivery. In this case, simply close the box cover and leave the box for a few minutes in room temperature. This should allow them to loosen just enough to safely remove them.
How to Enjoy Your Donuts
Once your donut delivery arrives, select the donuts that you want to eat immediately and put them in a container or other similar plastic dish. Close the lid and leave the container at room temperature for a few minutes. This should allow the donuts to thaw and result in moist donuts. Store the remaining donuts in the freezer, not refrigerator for effective preservation.
Enjoying Your Donuts Warm
Some people enjoy slightly warm donuts. Read the microwave instructions carefully which should be on the donut delivery box.
Microwave Precautions
It only takes a few minutes to microwave the donuts so be careful not to overheat them. If you cannot wait for the donut to thaw naturally, place it in the microwave for no more than 8 seconds. It may be necessary to thaw for two or three seconds longer depending on your microwave settings but no more than this. It is recommended that you simply allow your donuts to thaw naturally at room temperature.
An overheated donut may still look appetizing, but you cannot expect to get the same texture and taste that the donut catering company originally intended. Melted frosting is a sure sign that you overheated your donut.
Longer-term Storage
The boxes are meant for shipping, and not for storing your donuts or fresh beignets. The first thing you should do once your delivery arrives is to take the treats you intend to store and place them in zip lock bags or large plastic container before placing in the freezer. This will protect from freezer burn.
Once the donut shop has created the perfect donut and successfully shipped it to you, the rest is your responsibility. These steps should help you get the most out of your donuts, and enjoy them the way the baker intended.
