Berliners

A Berliner is simply a filled doughnut. But unlike traditional American-style doughnuts, which are always cooked first if they are to be filled, Berliners can be filled before or after cooking. The latter is more practical for commercial operations. The trademark of a perfectly prepared Berliner is a light-colored ring around the center where the dough was not in the oil as long. In addition to adding to the overall appearance, it shows that the oil was hot enough to make the pastry rise up