Reliable automated donut production
Freshly made donuts are a hit with consumers all over the world. Unusual shapes, fillings and toppings, as well as seasonal variations, are particularly in demand. The key to success in donut production lies in combining creativity with technical precision, and RONDO has the ‘Dough-how’ to provide you with the support you need. RONDO’s innovative donut machines bring every donut product idea to life.
Common challenges in donut production
Process stability despite varying dough properties
In donut production, variations in dough properties often lead to fluctuations in the shape, texture and weight of the final products. The trickiest phase is the time right before the dough rising period, up until the dough pieces are cut out. Even minor deviations can affect the quality of the final product.
Adapting to market trends and customer requirements
Customers often have a wide range of requirements for donuts that go beyond traditional recipes. Trends involving new donut shapes or decorations are examples of this. Flexible production methods are crucial to securing market share in this dynamic segment.
Planning and implementing the production process
Planning an efficient production process for donuts is a challenge. It’s often the case that opportunities for improvement go untapped because individual steps aren't coordinated. A detailed analysis of individual work steps and machine interfaces ensures efficiency, scalability and adherence to high-quality standards.
Our donut production solutions
Dough band technology makes for reliable dough pieces
The secret to a top-quality donut lies in handling the dough with care. The dough band is first rolled out evenly, before the inner and outer circles of the donuts are stamped out simultaneously, perfectly centred in the dough. This process is the secret behind the exceptional quality of these baked goods and ensures that the final products are consistent in terms of volume, texture, weight and appearance.
Make a variety of donuts with ease
RONDO machines enable flexible production of donuts in a wide variety of types, shapes and sizes – from classic ring doughnuts to special shapes. Our donut machines enable you to efficiently produce doughnuts in both small and large batches, and cutters can be custom-made to meet your specific requirements.
Donut machines for any production quantity
Our portfolio ranges from solutions for semi-automated bakeries to industrial production. At the same time, our dough sheeters with the Cutomat option provide solutions for artisanal bakeries, allowing you to flexibly turn out products across a range of production volumes, from small to large.
The donut production process
At RONDO, we are experts in dough processing. For the process steps that our solutions do not cover, we have expert business partners. We would be happy to assist you in planning your entire project for automated donut production.
Dough preparation
Dough preparation
The ingredients for the donut dough are automatically mixed into a smooth dough in an industrial dough mixer. The mixing process is followed by a specific resting period, during which the dough develops the necessary structure. This controlled resting period is essential for achieving a uniform pore structure and the final texture of the finished donut.
Forming the dough band
Forming the dough band
Once the dough has rested, the donut dough is rolled out very gently into an even, smooth dough band and cut to the desired width. RONDO’s dough band lines operate in a particularly gentle manner to prevent tension in the dough and preserve the light, airy texture of donuts.
Stamping
Stamping
The dough is cut into the desired donut shapes using a cutter. In addition to traditional ring-shaped doughnuts, specialised stamping tools can be used to create shapes such as hearts, long johns or Berliner donuts.
Customised stamping tools are manufactured to meet individual product requirements. To improve material efficiency, the stamped-out donut centres and the remaining dough lattice are automatically fed back into the production process.
Proofing and deep-frying
Proofing and deep-frying
The stamped-out donuts are spaced out to allow for proofing and transferred to fermenters. There, they undergo a controlled proofing process before being deep-fried. The result: A perfectly light, springy and precisely weighed donut – with RONDO’s solutions for donut production ranging from 1,200 to 30,000 units per hour.
Finishing
Finishing
In the final stage of the process, the donuts are finished off in terms of their appearance and flavour. Depending on the customer’s preference, the donuts can be filled, glazed or decorated with toppings before packaging.
These final steps in the process enable you to stand out from the competition and make the most of the full range of options within this product category. Thanks to the flexible nature of the finishing process, specific customer requirements can be met with precision and the product range can be tailored to individual needs.
RONDO machines can be used to make these donut products
Perfect donuts and other deep-fried treats
Want to start making donuts? Or do you want to expand your donut production? Then RONDO is exactly what you’re looking for! RONDO has the right donut machine for bakeries of all sizes.
Take your donut production processes to the next level
Machines for producing donuts and deep-fried pastries
RONDO will support your bakery operation by supplying a donut machine with the right capacity and level of automation. What they all have in common is high precision and exceptional reliability. Thanks to its modular design, your RONDO line for automated donut production can be tailored to your specific needs.
Make donuts the artisanal way
- 40 g (donut without topping)
- 1,200 pcs/h
Automated donut production
- 40 g (donut without topping)
- 11,000 - 12,000 pcs/h
Industrial donut production
- 40 g (donut without topping)
- 14,000 pcs/h
- 700 kg/h
- 24 h / 365 days a year
Have we piqued your interest in donut production?
Get in touch with us. We would be happy to advise you and work with you to find the solution that best suits your needs. Whether you have questions about dough processing, bakery machinery or donut production – we’re here to help.
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Frequently asked questions about donut production
How does automated donut production work?
When it comes to fully automated or industrial donut production using a RONDO dough machine, you will benefit from our ‘Dough-how’. We have realised that, alongside the traditional method of making donuts, there are opportunities to redefine this field. Usually, donuts are pressed into shape from a ball of dough. However, our industrial donut production system uses dough bands from which the donuts are stamped out. The result: Less tension in the dough, more efficient production processes and a deep-fried pastry that melts in the mouth.
What machines are available for automated donut production?
There is a wide range of donut machines available to suit different spaces and production requirements. At RONDO, you’ll find everything from the small dough sheeter with Cutomat option, which can produce around 1,200 donuts per hour, to the industrial ASTec Donut Line, which produces 30,000 donuts per hour. The quickest way to find out which machine best suits your needs is to schedule a personal consultation with our sales team. You can find a site near you here.