How Brown Butter Salted Caramel Doughnuts Became One of New York’s Most Popular Pastries - Handmade

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2022
  • At NYC bakery Fan-Fan, owner Fany Gerson draws on her Mexican and Jewish heritage to make decadent doughnuts. At the Brooklyn-based bakery, she makes a salted brown butter caramel doughnut, a Mexican sugar doughnut, and more.
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    Producer/Director: Carla Francescutti
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    Development Producer: Ian Stroud
    Supervising Producer: Stefania Orrù
    Audience Development: Terri Ciccone, Frances Dumlao, Avery Dalal
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  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 Рік тому +713

    HOLY SMOKES. Probably the best donut you’ll ever taste. She makes them FRESH all day in small batches. And uses great ingredients. No artificial colors. I wonder if they’re winning any awards? Seems like a very unique model for donut making. More culinary.

    • @nawal10
      @nawal10 Рік тому +17

      Have u personally tried?

    • @user-eg3zs6oi7c
      @user-eg3zs6oi7c Рік тому +16

      their annual income is award enough. who cares if some group of people approve or disapprove them? money talks

    • @marlaclarke5301
      @marlaclarke5301 Рік тому +4

      Where is this place

    • @riproar11
      @riproar11 Рік тому +23

      "No artificial colors" Are you a food packaging label that became sentient and can type too?

    • @jollygoodgordon5580
      @jollygoodgordon5580 Рік тому +3

      they look like they taste amazing

  • @donovancatuncan5481
    @donovancatuncan5481 Рік тому +573

    She's really good at what she does because she can explain the doughnut-making process in such clear tactile detail.

    • @MondoMiami
      @MondoMiami 6 місяців тому

      You make dough and fry it. It’s not rocket surgery.

    • @donovancatuncan5481
      @donovancatuncan5481 6 місяців тому +7

      @@MondoMiami you don't perform surgery on rockets. the expression should be 'it's not rocket science.' what she does is simple, even I can do it. my comment is about the way she explains it, but I guess you won't understand that.

    • @MondoMiami
      @MondoMiami 6 місяців тому

      @@donovancatuncan5481 Dear God, you just proved your stupidity. Checkmate.

    • @hollystiener16
      @hollystiener16 2 місяці тому

      You can be truly talented at something and not be good at explain the process in tactile detail. Doesn't even make sense

    • @donovancatuncan5481
      @donovancatuncan5481 2 місяці тому +1

      @@hollystiener16 let me fix that. Doesn't make sense "to you" ...the other 539 votes seem to understand what was said so thank you for being an illiterate outlier.

  • @deepthoughtswithjessica
    @deepthoughtswithjessica Рік тому +96

    Protect this woman at all costs. She is an artist, so much talent and passion! Can just imagine how amazing her food tastes.🤤

  • @zackmiller1196
    @zackmiller1196 Рік тому +407

    watching this , just oozes out the passion and emotions being put into those donuts every single step from making the dough to finishing touches of the glaze. People who pours everything to make that food, is gonna be insanely good. I NEED THAT GUAVA CHEESE FANFAN

    • @bellakatherman1477
      @bellakatherman1477 11 місяців тому +1

      The guava cheese isn’t something I would normally try, but it just looks and sounds so good. That cream cheese has me sold

  • @dustindraper2087
    @dustindraper2087 Рік тому +87

    As a pastry chef I have tons of respect for your passion. A lot of donut shops now just use mix and just doesn't taste right. We make our own version of the Kronut which takes three days to make but it's so worth it.

  • @patrickmunger3053
    @patrickmunger3053 Рік тому +210

    So inspiring. I love when Chefs adore their own food.

  • @Love.RoslynnAria
    @Love.RoslynnAria Рік тому +67

    I can listen to her all day. She talked with pure passion. It’s really from the heart 😍

  • @trevorstroud9334
    @trevorstroud9334 Рік тому +28

    She went from Savory to pastries, making my fav dessert. This woman is amazing, I love it how she and her crew knew 0 about baking and look what she's doing. I'd love to do donuts on my menu whenever I get my food truck up and running.

  • @Kirarachu
    @Kirarachu Рік тому +91

    What a beautiful person. I love seeing how she creates her sense of belonging and passion into food that everyone can enjoy.

  • @nomahfuckah2080
    @nomahfuckah2080 Рік тому +24

    Her naming the donut after her man🥰so freaking sweet and his reaction was even better.

  • @shogun2215
    @shogun2215 Рік тому +103

    I love this; no pretentiousness, just amazing baking with amazing flavour combinations and incredible attention to detail. Much better than the bakery from the last episode.

    • @theyreMineralsMarie
      @theyreMineralsMarie Рік тому +11

      You thought the husband and wife bakery was pretentious? What does that word even mean to you? Maybe you should not be so concerned with the intentions of people who are creating something beautiful.

    • @airenthusiast1071
      @airenthusiast1071 Рік тому

      These bakerys have very few similarities.

    • @xyzxyz3917
      @xyzxyz3917 7 місяців тому

      theres no such thing as pretentiousness in food business industry especially if it run by the owner

  • @joecherfan2547
    @joecherfan2547 Рік тому +20

    When she said 'it's as sweet as he is' my heart started dancing

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian907 Рік тому +33

    I really love her approach to flavoring her donuts. Because she started out making savory food, she applied that into desserts to make unique and eclectic flavors. Incredible.

  • @1redchief1
    @1redchief1 Рік тому +35

    Oh, how lovely when a set of donuts were white boxed -- they were individual works of art; how lovely to bring a box of her creations to friends and sip with delicious coffee with whipped cream :)

  • @piplup10203854
    @piplup10203854 Рік тому +118

    Just hearing describing the nuances of how doughnuts are and what makes theirs so good shows the depths of her experience into making sure each one she puts out is consistent for those who are able to pick up one of their doughnuts. I loved this. I'm not huge on donuts and stuff like that but I'd definitely try one and I'm sure I'd make weekly trips :) I'm a very simple glaze donut kind of person, I don't like anything fancy but I don't have doughnuts often maybe once a year :)

    • @piplup10203854
      @piplup10203854 Рік тому

      @@JesgateOnDown 🤨 You think you know me from a single comment? You're actually wrong but keep telling yourself that 🤷‍♂

    • @13elementbey
      @13elementbey Рік тому +4

      For sure! I don't eat this kind of stuff but just hearing her talk and show everything, I'd definitely give some a try!

    • @piplup10203854
      @piplup10203854 Рік тому +1

      @@13elementbey Same here 🙂 I’d definitely give some a try!

  • @angierichards4480
    @angierichards4480 Рік тому +16

    lucky to live nearby and run across them just after opening. as soon as we had one, we knew we'd have a donut tower at our wedding, and it was perfect.

    • @monikegz
      @monikegz Рік тому

      Please whats the name of the doughnut shop

    • @0neCrazyCracker
      @0neCrazyCracker Рік тому

      @@monikegzFan Fan doughnuts.

    • @fmcm7715
      @fmcm7715 Рік тому +1

      Wow Angie Richards. I bet it was delicious.

  • @jguitar23
    @jguitar23 Рік тому +139

    She's my dream donut twin♡ Great profile for sure!!

  • @anazahm8832
    @anazahm8832 Рік тому +14

    Wow your dough is absolutely heavenly, Fany! Pillowy clouds of joy! The doughnuts have wings because they fly - right out of your bakery!
    OMG so beautiful and golden brown when they flip in the oil!
    The glazes, toppings and fillings are out of this world!
    Boxes of jewels - jeweled doughnuts!
    Tears of joy streaming....oh and my mouth is watering, too!
    I never tire of watching masters at their craft! Feast for the senses, Fany!! Thank you!!

  • @hobiwankinobi4750
    @hobiwankinobi4750 Рік тому +22

    This was amazing! I love going to non chain restaurants. It's always so much better. Watching this channel makes me wish I lived nearer a large city like NY

  • @Gannicus-USA
    @Gannicus-USA 6 місяців тому +2

    I love how passionate she is about her work. She’s a true artist!

  • @1.2.1.0.R.I.O
    @1.2.1.0.R.I.O Рік тому +6

    I'm a 1 plain/sugar glazed and 1 random flavor guy... So people that is fussy about their dough has a place in my heart.

    • @adrienchandler4906
      @adrienchandler4906 Рік тому +6

      IKR? What she said about the dough is the most important part? Absolutely.

    • @caryllmatilac2614
      @caryllmatilac2614 Рік тому +3

      True. For me i can always tell the donut place is legit good when their glazed or the least "flavored" donut is good.

  • @mlord692
    @mlord692 Рік тому +7

    This lady is the embodiment of what every person who handles food feels...
    She lets her food speak to her soul and she expresses it on them yummy glazy beautiful pieces of art.
    Oh, and it's another tasty reason I love living in NY. I'm upstate toward Albany but it's close enough!! Been to NYC a lot. But I don't think I'll leave the northern area.. so pretty here.

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Рік тому +19

    Thank you for this, Can tell they are great by the passion put into them. Def reminded me of being a kid and getting fresh donuts and then one day the places i enjoyed turned into stale donuts not made fresh in front of you.
    I think the thing i love a lot is how many cultures inter mix food flavors to make new awesome ones

  • @elleisamultifan
    @elleisamultifan Рік тому +2

    the passion and love for what she does just resonates, surely top-tier doughnuts!! freshly handmade? the flavors?? as someone who learned how to bake pastries and bread, i love how she described the process of kneading, that getting your own hand involved to make these bread and the connection and heart you'll have with the food.
    All of us in our class before really was just learning how to bake to pass the assessment and receive our certificates by the end of the year, but we ended up enjoying it, making the whole journey to it much more bearable and enjoyable, it was such a big accomplishment we got before we moved to senior high. Oh the joy in cooking and baking

  • @stevenmichaeleich9856
    @stevenmichaeleich9856 Рік тому +22

    Her passion is so beautiful! I need to try these next time I’m in NYC!

  • @robyhjean1128
    @robyhjean1128 Рік тому +6

    I can see clearly what motivates her everyday. It's so beautiful for people to find their passion, day passes by so fast because your reality is better than your dream. Thank you for sharing what you do

  • @brucewilson1958
    @brucewilson1958 Рік тому +5

    She has a Pure Heart! A Splendid Human Being. Bravo.

  • @M2a3i
    @M2a3i Рік тому +9

    I just love her spirit -good vibes- I know those doughnuts are so so perfect b/c she is in tune with her ingredients & the environment

  • @moto3463
    @moto3463 Рік тому +2

    This is my favourite UA-cam channel. Never stop Eater. The quality and everything is A+ everyone behind the scenes thank you personally.

  • @1995yuda
    @1995yuda Рік тому +20

    This woman is absolutely genius. She's very creative and nuanced. Awesome content.

  • @MyFirstYoutubeHandle
    @MyFirstYoutubeHandle Рік тому

    God bless you; “the liquid varies depending on the weather/humidity”….the attention to detail is so much appreciated

  • @fckihate69jokes
    @fckihate69jokes Рік тому +3

    I'm salivating with the thought of brown butter caramel w/ nuts and a bit of finishing salt. it has everything.

  • @akshayd211
    @akshayd211 Рік тому +5

    This is what passion and very high quality food looks like. What an amalgamation of unique flavors!

  • @Lokipower
    @Lokipower Рік тому

    Such a kind and wholesome smile. Heartwarming.

  • @janicel97
    @janicel97 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful inside and out. Wish the shop was in my area. Keep up the good work. My 95 yo father in law is a baker from Denmark. Retired, he passed on the love of baking to his kids. 💗

  • @MrZSimko
    @MrZSimko Рік тому +2

    She's amazing, or they're amazing. I love the passion and care she puts into it. Would like to sample those beautiful creations.

  • @Dexterity_Jones
    @Dexterity_Jones Рік тому +5

    What a fantastic episode and a passionate individual

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 Рік тому +3

    Fany rocks the boat with some of the most innovative and lip smacking flavors guaranteed to satisfy the any palate.

  • @HakimiMuhamad
    @HakimiMuhamad Рік тому +1

    Them doughnuts get hugged! That's why they're lovely! 😋😋😋 Bring to me please!

  • @trinamartini7375
    @trinamartini7375 Рік тому +2

    I wish you were in Seattle because I would love to try your doughnuts!! You have positive vibes that come through so I can just imagine how your doughnuts taste!

  • @loveinthematrix
    @loveinthematrix Рік тому +2

    When she said “it’s as sweet as he is” my heart fluttered

  • @iamafractal
    @iamafractal Рік тому +6

    I adore the creativity! Great ideas!

  • @jenniferrevilla5298
    @jenniferrevilla5298 Рік тому +1

    Wow!!! I am hooked!! Fabulous, I so enjoyed the video/content!

  • @antheachua1761
    @antheachua1761 Рік тому

    Went to New York for a trip and can’t stop thinking about fan fan donuts- seriously legendary and unlike any other.

  • @ayuj
    @ayuj Рік тому +1

    I am just...so fascinated by her expression of joy...

  • @tylerrivers6574
    @tylerrivers6574 Рік тому +1

    these look soooo good. and she is so passionate and loving. great video

  • @scf7334
    @scf7334 8 місяців тому +2

    Omg, I’m DYING to try these! The chocolate one with the little churros on top looks ridiculously good!!

  • @kimaoyama9594
    @kimaoyama9594 Рік тому +1

    Good Lord, what a satisfying video! So much mouth-watering goodness embellished with artful finishes. I don't live near NYC but this would be a bucket list item when I visit.

  • @zfnunez861
    @zfnunez861 Рік тому +5

    Looks so good! I'm craving for every single flavor available 😋

  • @ChrisPBacon710
    @ChrisPBacon710 Рік тому +2

    this lady kicks ass ! donuts look amazing. love her personal touch on it.

    • @ChrisPBacon710
      @ChrisPBacon710 Рік тому

      im sitting here after the video - stunned by her passion and personality! all comes through into the food. i HAVE to try those.

  • @appolop8273
    @appolop8273 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm not 20 years old anymore, therefore, I got to watchout what I eat, in terms of junk food. That being said, these donuts look amazingly delicious.

    • @Renata-hy3qp
      @Renata-hy3qp 7 місяців тому

      haha sometimes i need junk food to brighten my days when i feel bad even though they are not healthy enough.

  • @is15land
    @is15land 10 місяців тому

    i miss new york so much when i watch this... what a lovly lady and bakery

  • @katmarasigan7067
    @katmarasigan7067 Рік тому +4

    she describes like an artist ✨

  • @purple7vi0let
    @purple7vi0let Рік тому +2

    She seems like a great person 😊 donuts look tasty too. Keep up the great work.

  • @SALZHERZ
    @SALZHERZ 3 місяці тому +1

    So much Passion, so much Love. Great Products, great Qualität, so much fun to watch. Respect !

  • @chrumczyk5494
    @chrumczyk5494 Рік тому +1

    Thanks to Eater I know what I'm going to do in NY. I'm going to get a cab, then speed through all the places, gather food, got to the hotel, eat up and die happy :D But seriously, I really enjoy watching people doing amazing food, living their passion. This bakery is insane, the flavours, colours. Everything is stunning!

  • @randolphpinkle4482
    @randolphpinkle4482 Рік тому

    She knows her craft with mind and body, and I suspect she'd be an awesome teacher as well.

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 Рік тому +3

    Ooh, lovely, yummy! So much passion! I would love to try them all...a different one each day!

  • @rayleighg9235
    @rayleighg9235 Рік тому +2

    wow doing this everyday takes a lot of hard work and passion. I know dunkin donuts or krispy kreme, they mostly use machines to create batch and batch of donuts but then dang they make it by hand.

  • @justanotherrichkid1053
    @justanotherrichkid1053 Рік тому +4

    I loved this. She’s so awesome. Can’t wait to check this place out.

  • @lenzp4133
    @lenzp4133 Рік тому +715

    the best food is always made by people who love it themselves. thats why all that factory made stuff tastes like ash and feels like a stone in the stomach. i´m in dire need of a donough right now..

    • @ZiegenDave
      @ZiegenDave Рік тому +5

      it's also the best advertisement.

    • @philiq18
      @philiq18 Рік тому +37

      No, factory-made foods taste that way because they have to add way more preservatives to maintain a product's shelf life. That aside, I get what you're alluding to.

    • @HipHopCantSaveMe
      @HipHopCantSaveMe Рік тому +6

      Get this man a donut!

    • @CHIEF_420
      @CHIEF_420 Рік тому +1

      @@philiq18 🧂

    • @JimboJones99
      @JimboJones99 Рік тому +5

      We are all in dire need of a donough right now

  • @ochardkeo9458
    @ochardkeo9458 Рік тому

    You know it's good when you see the chef drooling over their own food!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @tetepeb
    @tetepeb Рік тому +11

    I wish i could taste everything she does, it all looks so good!

  • @carolinevan157
    @carolinevan157 Рік тому

    listening to her fills me with joy

  • @h.b.7104
    @h.b.7104 Рік тому +5

    This is just amazing to watch--pure artistry and passion. Love the Jewish-Mexican challah donut!

  • @gabrielmaroto18
    @gabrielmaroto18 Рік тому +8

    I want to go to New York just for these donuts beautiful!

  • @usamaepekonis
    @usamaepekonis Рік тому +81

    Me: "I wonder what I should eat today, maybe I'll eat something healthy today."
    Eater: "I doughnut think so, Here watch this video of delicious looking doughnuts."
    Me: "Ordering doughnuts it is"
    Joking aside, I really enjoy watching the video and the doughnut just looks amazing

  • @crimsonfancy
    @crimsonfancy Рік тому +2

    Thank you. a beautiful lady and special soul.

  • @jaklg7905
    @jaklg7905 Рік тому

    I worked in a donut shop for many years and loved it. Icing donuts is my zen.

  • @tamiresdasilva9019
    @tamiresdasilva9019 Рік тому +6

    essa chef é genial demais, venho acompanhando o trabalho dela nesse ultimo ano (2022) e toda vez ela soa fantastica. todos os detalhes e trabalho para criar esses doces fantasticos, incrivel de assistir.

  • @BigboiiTone
    @BigboiiTone Рік тому +11

    I'm glad she adds the fresh nutmeg to each batch. You might not notice every little touch of love but the love manifests itself anyway. Also, i should very much like to try a little glass of that cinnamon water they have. I bet that would be refreshing cold.

  • @safrafath
    @safrafath Рік тому +2

    They look so fresh and yum 😍

  • @OrganicallyYahs
    @OrganicallyYahs 5 місяців тому

    This is intricate and interesting! Wow!😮 the attention to detail is magical

  • @poopymcpoop9945
    @poopymcpoop9945 Рік тому +3

    Those are great looking doughnuts, congrats.

  • @BF30Duca
    @BF30Duca Рік тому +4

    That looks fantastic 👍👍👍

  • @shimmerine1
    @shimmerine1 Рік тому +1

    Key to success in food business, pick one thing and do it well. You don’t need to have a thousand things on your menu.

  • @Marcoskicks
    @Marcoskicks Рік тому

    Love her donuts!!

  • @washie1769
    @washie1769 Рік тому +2

    Used to live by here and had the chance to stop by a few times. Really excellent donuts, probably the best I’ve had. Go for the guava & cheese if you’re dropping in.

  • @sallypalmer6482
    @sallypalmer6482 Рік тому +4

    Don’t like donuts much but I’d definitely try hers. Guava and cream cheese sounds amazing!

  • @eajinabi
    @eajinabi Рік тому +2

    This is the embodiment of doing what you love

  • @I_NeedCoffee
    @I_NeedCoffee Рік тому +1

    Those look amazing.

  • @kathryndavis6986
    @kathryndavis6986 Рік тому +1

    Wow! What an artist! If I’m ever in NYC again, I will definitely find Fan Fan. Buenísimo!🎉

  • @gailsiangco5599
    @gailsiangco5599 Рік тому

    Amazing Delicious Donuts !!! I Love it !!! Fany you are Awesome !!!

  • @MDeLorien
    @MDeLorien Рік тому

    I'm absolutely not a cake/sweets person, but i would love to taste this pasteries . They look so yummmmy

  • @salishseaquest7952
    @salishseaquest7952 Рік тому

    I wish this was in my neighborhood! I would stop by every day!

  • @darriahlazard
    @darriahlazard 3 місяці тому

    I ate here when I was in NY in September. Best I ever had!

  • @noxiouspro
    @noxiouspro Рік тому

    This channel always finds these master chief.

  • @samsung40_media87
    @samsung40_media87 Рік тому

    you have brought me visual joy

  • @Syzygyzzz
    @Syzygyzzz Рік тому

    She's amazing!

  • @Socrates21stCentury
    @Socrates21stCentury Рік тому

    Amazing ... YUM !!! Nice job !!!

  • @natmeyy7590
    @natmeyy7590 Рік тому

    Not fair ! Dangle those works of art in one's face .You just know that they're the best .

  • @helene7672
    @helene7672 Рік тому

    Def need to try these. They all look amazing

  • @deborahwood4728
    @deborahwood4728 3 місяці тому

    Wow they look amazing I'm fascinated by the guava cream cheese combination

  • @BaDazai
    @BaDazai Рік тому +1

    I want to hop on a plane and cross seas just for these donuts 😍😍😍

  • @HenryV0322
    @HenryV0322 Рік тому +4

    Looks delicious 😊

  • @daisykid3
    @daisykid3 Рік тому +3

    Awww I love that she named the Danny Boy after her husband, that's so sweet

  • @sukayahramli4343
    @sukayahramli4343 11 місяців тому

    Amazingly beautiful and looking delicious! 😱

  • @dididimimi1489
    @dididimimi1489 Рік тому

    So insanely good!

  • @760mom
    @760mom Рік тому +1

    MY. GOD. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS

  • @avalon449
    @avalon449 Рік тому

    Outstanding!