Brad and Claire Make Doughnuts Part 3: Redemption | It's Alive | Bon Appétit - Summary

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Claire and Brad are making sourdough doughnuts in a test kitchen. They talk about their previous failure and how they fixed it by adjusting the proofing and covering methods. They fry the doughnuts and coat them with different toppings, such as cinnamon sugar, honey glaze, and chocolate. They share the doughnuts with their colleagues and enjoy the results. They also chat about Bruce Springsteen and stainless steel counters.

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1. The text is a transcript of a video where Claire and Brad make sourdough doughnuts in a test kitchen.
2. They had a previous failure with the doughnuts and they tried to fix it by using plastic wrap, adjusting the proofing time and temperature, and using different toppings.
3. They used a sourdough starter that Brad fed over the weekend and no commercial yeast.
4. They fried the doughnuts in oil and checked for signs of good proofing, such as a ring around the middle, a dry exterior, and a light and airy texture.
5. They coated the doughnuts with various toppings, such as cinnamon sugar, cocoa powder, honey, maple syrup, and sprinkles.
6. They shared the doughnuts with their colleagues in the test kitchen and got positive feedback.
7. Brad asked Claire about replacing her kitchen counters with stainless steel, but she changed her mind when he started to explain the different grades of metal.