Shirley, try letting the doughnuts rise a bit less; it sounds to me like they're so puffy and fragile by the time you pick them up, they just deflate. Let them rise about 3/4 of the way to what you'd consider fully risen on a floured surface, and use a flat spatula to gently transfer them to the hot oil. Good luk — PJH
January 7, 2017 at 9:12pm
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