Best doughnuts? (Recipes, sources, etc.)
Oct 15, 2010 | 2:10 pm
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There are two doughnuts I really like at the bakery in St Germain Wisconsin located in Trig's. (used to be a free standing bakery years ago and the local store assumed it) A plain cake doughnut or if I'm feeling the need for a sweet topping, I'll get the cake doughnut with cream cheese frosting.
Also in Cincinnati area, there is the Hyde Park doughnut shop, where they served some delicious buttermilk doughnuts.
Krispy Kreme is terrible, far too sweet IMO.
There are two doughnuts I really like at the bakery in St Germain Wisconsin located in Trig's. (used to be a free standing bakery years ago and the local store assumed it) A plain cake doughnut or if I'm feeling the need for a sweet topping, I'll get the cake doughnut with cream cheese frosting.
Also in Cincinnati area, there is the Hyde Park doughnut shop, where they served some delicious buttermilk doughnuts.
Krispy Kreme is terrible, far too sweet IMO.
Last edited by Sweet Willie; Oct 15, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Oct 21, 2010 | 4:04 pm
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I would also like to nominate Seattle's Top Pot doughnuts, and declare them the undisputed winner of the Palindromic Doughnut Naming Sweepstakes.
Oct 22, 2010 | 12:26 am
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Edit: Our nation's love-affair with chains can be mystifying sometimes. I can deal with chain food when there's no good local place, but don't understand the need to go to a chain when there's a much better local option readily available.
Case in point - I was in New Orleans on my way to Cafe du Monde (beignets!). On my way, I passed a Krispy Kreme - a chain with respectable doughnuts, but nothing close to CdM's beignets. The line at Krispy Kreme was out the door, but I was able to walk right into CdM and get my beignets in minutes. Worked out great for me -- better food in less time -- but it just made no sense....
Case in point - I was in New Orleans on my way to Cafe du Monde (beignets!). On my way, I passed a Krispy Kreme - a chain with respectable doughnuts, but nothing close to CdM's beignets. The line at Krispy Kreme was out the door, but I was able to walk right into CdM and get my beignets in minutes. Worked out great for me -- better food in less time -- but it just made no sense....
I'm with you on this (and we may be the only two people in the universe with this opinion). I love KK doughnuts, but I actually avoid the store when they "Hot doughnuts now" sign is lit.
Oct 22, 2010 | 7:28 am
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I would also like to nominate Seattle's Top Pot doughnuts, and declare them the undisputed winner of the Palindromic Doughnut Naming Sweepstakes.
Voodoo in Portland also rocks!
So, best 2 donut shops are in the Pacific Northwest.
Oct 23, 2010 | 10:11 pm
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If it weren't for Stan's being on the other side of Los Angeles (from where I am) and in an area where parking is a hassle, I'd go more than once or twice a year.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Donut:
Peanut Butter and Jelly Donut:
Oct 24, 2010 | 7:10 pm
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In Quakertown, PA there is a donut shop called Yum Yum Bake Shop. http://www.yumyumbakeshops.com/index.php
They are all yeast raised donuts are are just to die for.
If you are a chocolate lover, you MUST get the Chocolate Thunder. It is a large donut, filled with chocolate cream, topped with a chocolate gnache and chocolate sprinkles.
If you prefer vanalia, you should get the White Lightning. It's the same as the Chocoloate Thunder, but with vanalia flavored cream, glaze, and sprinkles.
They have been featured by the local TV station:
http://www.wfmz.com/news/22687395/detail.html
They have also won Best Donuts in the Philadelphia Area by Philadelphia Daily News, and Best Donuts in Bucks County and Montgomery County by the North Penn Reporter
They are all yeast raised donuts are are just to die for.
If you are a chocolate lover, you MUST get the Chocolate Thunder. It is a large donut, filled with chocolate cream, topped with a chocolate gnache and chocolate sprinkles.
If you prefer vanalia, you should get the White Lightning. It's the same as the Chocoloate Thunder, but with vanalia flavored cream, glaze, and sprinkles.
They have been featured by the local TV station:
http://www.wfmz.com/news/22687395/detail.html
They have also won Best Donuts in the Philadelphia Area by Philadelphia Daily News, and Best Donuts in Bucks County and Montgomery County by the North Penn Reporter
Oct 24, 2010 | 7:56 pm
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In the U.S.--#1 My mother's homemade donuts. #2 May's Donuts, New Castle, PA. The donuts made by the new owners aren't quite as good as those made by the former owners, but still better than anywhere else in the USA.
Outside the U.S.--Bosnia has the best jelly donuts bar none. Also hands down the best coffee.
Outside the U.S.--Bosnia has the best jelly donuts bar none. Also hands down the best coffee.
Nov 3, 2010 | 12:22 am
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In Quakertown, PA there is a donut shop called Yum Yum Bake Shop. http://www.yumyumbakeshops.com/index.php
There's a place down the street from my house called Legendary Donuts, which is great as well. They do alot of specialty donuts. ^