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Few things in life match the sublime perfection of a fresh doughnut. Mix in unique ingredients and novel techniques and you’ve got a recipe for success. At The Donut House in Castle Rock, thousands of doughnuts are made fresh on the premises dailyto feed a hungry and eager public. Open for justa few months, Castle Rock and the surroundingcommunities have jumped at the chance tosample The Donut House’s fare.“This is such a wonderful community,” said Moe Aladayleh, The Donut House’s “mixmaster” – his name for his role as head manager and baker. “We love the small town feel here and we love to build relationships with our customers, making them feel like they’re part of our family.”Speaking of small, the space occupied by The Donut House at 703 Wilcox Street is modest, butDonuts ranging from standard favorites to gourmet selections are on the menu at The Donut House in Castle Rock.its doughnut-making capacity isnearly limitless. On National Doughnut Day last month, The Donut House gave away4,000 doughnuts and sold another 6,000, for a record-making total of 10,000 doughnuts in a single day.“We work 24 hours a day here at The Donut House,” said Aladayleh. “We don’t have any problem meeting high demand, but our most importantgoal is that people leave the store with a smile, whether we make 1,000 doughnuts or 10,000.Fresh, hand-made dough is the secret weapon at The Donut House, which features doughnuts that are soft, tender and light, and never greasy or heavy. The doughnut making process is tailoredto the high-altitude conditions of Castle Rock, and Aladaylehmakes adjustments to the dough based on the day’s humidity and temperature.With those basics firmly in place, Aladayleh then looks for ways to have fun with his craft, offering unique flavors like his “Fruity Spread” doughnutwhich features custard and fresh berries. Doughnuts adorned with Greek yogurt, honey, and either fruit or granola sit alongside more traditional maple-glazed and chocolate-frosted selections. One special offering at the Donut House is the croissant doughnut.10 The Connection Food & Dining advertise@castlepinesconnection.comDonuts are in the