Bella Cucina 13466 Donut Maker

After reading many of the reviews I was skeptical and set my expectations low, but I wanted something to use to cook with my grandchildren that would interest them and keep us in the kitchen together. And I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. Following the simple directions all the donuts turned out fully cooked and pleasing to the eye as well. The "Basic" recipe produces a cake-like donut which is similar to what I like to buy at the bakery so the consistency was fine with us. The cooking time was precisely 2 min. 30 seconds without fail. I'm not sure why others documented cooking inconsistencies with their donuts--ours were great and with just a dusting of powdered sugar everyone of them disappeared quickly.

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Recently, I ordered the Bella Cucina Donut maker from Amazon.My husband and I used to go on a weekly date for a coffee and a donut. The temptation was always there for two donuts. After a year of dates, my waistline was groaning with my weight increase. WhenI heard about the Donut Maker, I knew I had to have one. I could have donuts and not worry about calories.My appetite craved donuts, but my brain told me that I could still have two. They were the size of a regular donut hole. Within an hour of unpacking the well-sealed parcel, my kitchen counter looked like a donut factory.My grandson happened to arrive just as I wes starting to make up the batter. Now there were two donut-lovers in my kitchen. My husband loves chocolate, and it wasn't long before the smell of chocolate floated through to my husband's office. Now there were three cooks in the kitchen patiently waiting for the lid to be lifted and the inspecion to be carried out visually and by taste.As the lid lifted, a "WOW!" could be heard next door. A large arm, and a small arm reached for the freshly made donuts. With mouths wide open, they quickly disappeared and there was only one donut left. I leaped into action and grabbed the last donut in a lady-like fashion. Out of the seven perfect tiny donuts, only one was left for me. "Make another batch, Grandma, and put lots if icing on top." The cooks disappeared and left me alone with my new donut-maker, chocolate remnants all over the kitchen for me to clean up. Without complaining, I made another batch, and this time I didn't announce when they were ready to eat. I plopped lots of chocolate icing on top of each one. AS I went to reach for the first donut, for ME, my grandson appeard in the kitchen. He yelled for his grandpa, "Come and get it!" Six donuts disappeared before I could swallow my one donut down and enjoy it. Everyone needs to purchase a Bella Cucina Donut maker, and hire a maid to clean up the kitchen after it's been attacked by family members ravenous for home-made donuts. This was a wonderful family event that has been well treasured; all due to having a Donut Maker in my own kitchen. Amazon, you sell the greatest things!!!!!

I was very disappointed in this doughnut maker.. the taste of them is okay but I felt like a kid with an easy bake oven.. tiny amounts of batter to make very thin cupcake tasting doughnuts and most of the recipes require ingredients you don't have on hand plus all the recipes require a LOT of sugar.. I'll be giving this away to some kid to play with.

Several months ago I purchased what I thought was the donut maker at a local store...turned out to be a mix to whip up and cook in the Bella Cucina donut maker (which I didn't have). Checked Amazon and found this used one for a reduced price so 'one clicked' it and that has been the beginning of a delicious, wonderful, fun, sharing time with my 4 year old great grandson. We work together, he adds healthy grains and mixes with a huge grin. I then spoon the batter into the hot maker...and, also am the one to remove them from the hot unit. Once cooled, he frosts them, or uses cream cheese or peanut butter on them and serves them around. All just a remarkable and learning experience.

My daughter Helen had this on her wish list, so my mother got it for her for Christmas, We've used it a couple of times, and liked the results. We've tried a couple different recipes, and all have come out pretty nicely. Easy to make, fun to experiment with different recipes, easy to clean up.Two things to note; pay attention to the instruction in the manual about making a couple of sacrificial batches when you first use this. No matter how much you clean it before hand, the very first batches are going to STINK! This does go away. Secondly, I had bad results using Pam spray on this. I used both the "frying pan" style, and a can that is intended to be used for baking. Both, in my opinion, gave the doughnuts a bad aftertaste. We got the best results using a little olive oil on a paper towel, wiped onto the Teflon surfaces between batches.

I read prior reviews that many did NOT like this donut maker. I was a little upset when I received it and it was a "mini", however, after the partial refund was offered.... I decided to keep it. The donuts from the basic donut recipe came out perfect! We made some dipped in butter and cinnamon sugar and then again the next day, with glazed. I LOVE IT! Highly recommended, I am not sure why people are saying their donuts are "runny". If you follow the instructions for recipes that came with it... It works great!

I know i have had it for at least 8 yrs...And it is still working great...and has saved me alot of money...i get chocolate chip muffin mix and add a couple tablespoons of Cocoa..u end up with wonderful chocolate donuts that dont even need frosting...they are even better the 2nd day..if the grand's and adults havent finished them off..Bella makes great products...i now have the bella expresso machine and hopefully it will last as long as this cute little red donut maker has..