The Life of the Jelly Doughnut

1. Dough preparation in the bakery

Every Berliner starts with the dough. For this, we use the following ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, sea salt, yeast, whole egg and egg yolk, sunflower oil, RSPO-certified palm oil, rapeseed lecithin, lemon zest, and vanilla flavoring.

Our Berliners contain more egg yolk than egg white, which reduces fat absorption during frying and makes them lighter and fluffier. An added benefit of the yolk is the beautiful golden color it gives the Berliners.

The palm oil we use is RSPO certified, meaning it is grown sustainably. Palm oil is important for achieving the familiar softness and juiciness of Berliners. Thanks to palm oil, we can avoid chemical additives.

After preparation, the dough is left to rest for at least six hours. This resting time allows the yeast to fully develop, giving the Berliner its uniquely rich flavor while also making it easier to digest.

2. Transport to the frying room

Next, our Berliner dough pieces are placed on cloths and moved to the frying room. We use cloths because they can be washed at very high temperatures, ensuring excellent hygiene.

3. Now the bun becomes a Berliner

The dough pieces are passed over a grate through the 170°C (340°F) frying pan, where they are fried from both above and below. This process gives the Berliner its typical light stripe around the middle.

Our confectionery’s fryer is state-of-the-art and has a reserve tank that constantly supplies fresh oil. This system uses significantly less fat and ensures the flavor of the fried product remains neutral.

Berliners with jam

Right after frying, the jam Berliners are filled with exactly 21 grams of jam each. The jam is placed in a tank and then injected into the Berliners. After this step, they are ready to enjoy.

Transport of Berliners with vanilla or chocolate filling

Those destined for vanilla or chocolate filling are packed into crates and taken to the patisserie.

4. Vanilla and chocolate filling

In the patisserie, the Berliners are cut open and filled by hand. This looks much more appealing than if the filling were injected.

5. A dusting of powdered sugar – and the perfect Berliner is ready

So what makes our Berliners so special?
“We use no artificial ingredients. The dough rests for six hours, and thanks to the short frying time, the Berliners turn out airy, juicy, and full of flavor,” explains Jan-Philippe Schwarz, deputy production manager.