Making donuts is a labor of love that can take some time, but you don't have to wait hours for the dough to be proofed and ready for frying. With a few simple tricks, you can speed up the process and get your delicious donuts sooner. The first step in making any successful donut is proofing the dough. This is when you let it “rest” so that it can rise and develop flavor before frying. Allowing time for this process will yield better results – but there are ways to accelerate it if needed. To make your donuts proof faster, try increasing the temperature of your environment and keeping it warm with a space heater or light bulb. You can also add more yeast than normal or use instant yeast (which does not need to be activated).