Aruna is about as prepared as any home cook could be. But after a bad experience frying, she's terrified to try again.
Chris brings in Test Kitchen Coordinator Inés Anguiano to get Aruna back in the frying game!

Recipes featured in this recipe:
From Inés: Cardamom Cream-Filled Sugar Donuts, Lemony Glazed Cake Doughnuts
From Chris: Doughnuts with Grapefruit Curd and Citrus Sugar

More information about frying from Bon Appétit: 5 Things That Can Go Horribly Wrong When Frying (and How to Avoid Them)

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