For those of you who are passionate about doughnuts (or donuts, for the anti-silent-consonant crowd), this comparative discussion will establish, once and for all, which are the best types of doughnuts and (hopefully) why. Feel free to argue fervently amongst yourselves about your feelings for these peerless pastries.
The Definitive Doughnut Smackdown
Discussion Topics
1.
Filled vs. Unfilled
(97 posts)
2.
Cake vs. Yeast
(35 posts)
3.
Best Fillings
(50 posts)
4.
Best Toppings
(32 posts)
5.
Best of the Doughnut's Distant Relations
(48 posts)
6.
Best Place to Buy?
(74 posts)
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
04/17/2011
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Unfilled! Now you have me craving donuts! Gee thanks lol
04/17/2011
I hate creme fillings!
04/17/2011
I loooooove fruit or custard filled ones. Not the cream though, that's too sweet.
04/17/2011
Unfilled. I'm not a fan of cream or anything inside.
04/17/2011
We make our doughnuts with holes in them. Then we sell the middle bits separately as one-bite doughnuts, or, "Timbits". That's the Canadian way.
04/17/2011
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Timbits? I love that. Obviosuly I should take a jaunt to Canada... ya know... in the interests of research.
Originally posted by
Yoda
We make our doughnuts with holes in them. Then we sell the middle bits separately as one-bite doughnuts, or, "Timbits". That's the Canadian way.
04/17/2011
lemon filled is the best
04/18/2011
Plain old glazed krispy kremes are my fave!
04/18/2011
Filled. I'm a fan of Eclairs.
04/18/2011
The only filled donut I like is Boston creme.
04/18/2011
I picked don't make me chose, also curse you for making me this hungry.
04/18/2011
Unfilled yeast doughnuts win every time. Or those pumpkin cake doughnuts that come out around fall. YUM.
04/18/2011
It totally depends! Some flavor combinations just won't work together and others are great.
04/18/2011
cream filled - no custard or jelly!!!
04/18/2011
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All of them O_O Mine nom nom nom
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
04/19/2011
I only like the cream filled donuts from krispy kreme, all other filled donut fillings are gross!
04/19/2011
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we have those in America, they're called doughnut holes!
Originally posted by
Yoda
We make our doughnuts with holes in them. Then we sell the middle bits separately as one-bite doughnuts, or, "Timbits". That's the Canadian way.
04/19/2011
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*nods* but they also have filled ones. I just dont like them. Blech
Originally posted by
Yoda
We make our doughnuts with holes in them. Then we sell the middle bits separately as one-bite doughnuts, or, "Timbits". That's the Canadian way.
04/19/2011
Both!!!!!!!!!! But especially filled... but still both
04/19/2011
just a good fresh chocolate donut is the best
04/19/2011
I like both. For filled doughnuts, I like more of a custard-type filling than a jelly or whipped filling because the jelly and whipped fillings are too sweet for my taste.
When I want something that is unfilled, I absolutely LOVE a fresh maple-frosted doughnut. Though I love chocolate, I am extremely picky about chocolate frosting on doughnuts. Most doughnut places have a terrible chocolate frosting that they use on their doughnuts, so when I find a place that uses a good chocolate frosting, I appreciate them that much more. I also love strawberry frosting as long is it is not overly sweet as some strawberry frosting can be.
Oh, and powdered sugar doughnut holes are also fantastic!
The very, very, VERY best doughnuts I've ever had were at Round Rock Donuts, which is located outside of Austin, Texas. They are hand-rolled, homemade yeast doughnuts that have a unique appearance when you bite into them: the dough is naturally a light orange! If you ever visit Austin, I suggest you make a trip to Round Rock, a little suburb that is very close by, and get you some of the world's best glazed and chocolate-frosted doughnuts, preferably while they are still hot. Their doughnuts are incredible and unforgettable.
When I want something that is unfilled, I absolutely LOVE a fresh maple-frosted doughnut. Though I love chocolate, I am extremely picky about chocolate frosting on doughnuts. Most doughnut places have a terrible chocolate frosting that they use on their doughnuts, so when I find a place that uses a good chocolate frosting, I appreciate them that much more. I also love strawberry frosting as long is it is not overly sweet as some strawberry frosting can be.
Oh, and powdered sugar doughnut holes are also fantastic!
The very, very, VERY best doughnuts I've ever had were at Round Rock Donuts, which is located outside of Austin, Texas. They are hand-rolled, homemade yeast doughnuts that have a unique appearance when you bite into them: the dough is naturally a light orange! If you ever visit Austin, I suggest you make a trip to Round Rock, a little suburb that is very close by, and get you some of the world's best glazed and chocolate-frosted doughnuts, preferably while they are still hot. Their doughnuts are incredible and unforgettable.
04/27/2011
Give me a simple glazed cruller, and I'll be your friend for life.
04/29/2011
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeee filled ones!!
04/29/2011
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you know it.....
Originally posted by
Linga
Plain old glazed krispy kremes are my fave!
04/29/2011
plain hot glazed krispy kreme and dunkin donuts vanilla creme.
our krispy kreme closed
our krispy kreme closed
05/09/2011
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I completely agree with you on that one. I love them fresh and hot.
Originally posted by
Wondermom
plain hot glazed krispy kreme and dunkin donuts vanilla creme.
our krispy kreme closed
our krispy kreme closed
05/11/2011
Unfilled.
Glazed is my favorite, but I will occasionally get one with icing and sprinkles on it.
Glazed is my favorite, but I will occasionally get one with icing and sprinkles on it.
05/11/2011
filled!!! I need to get a donut tomorrow lol
05/11/2011
Filled!
05/11/2011
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i love cream filled doughnuts. but i don't like jelly filled.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
05/11/2011
OMG! Donuts are sooo good! And there are so many to choose from!!! I love them all!!
05/17/2011
Oh no! Please don't make me choose...!!! A pastry chef's worst nightmare is picking one of her many creations...!!! TT_TT
05/17/2011
I can't decide!
07/05/2011
Filled! Jelly filled, powdered donuts are amazing!
07/05/2011
I love chocolate covered, custard filled Krispy Kreme doughnuts. I voted unfilled though, cause their hot glazed are so freaking awesome!
07/05/2011
Bovarian creme filled or icing filled. Yumm... Now i have to go to the store!
07/08/2011
Filled whether it be jelly, cream, pudding, or whatever else is in there. OMG it is awesome!!!! Yum DOUGHNUTS!
08/22/2011
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DARN IT...see what you have done. SERIOUS disagreement in our happy home (. HE....KRISPY KREME Chocolate CUSTARD FILLED are the BEST!!!! SHE...oh no, plain GLAZED Krispy Kreme, when the HOT doughnut sign is ON.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
08/22/2011
I don't like overly sweet things, and filled doughnuts happen to fall in that category for me, so unfilled all the way!
08/26/2011
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Yesssss!!!!! Crullers are the best! Haven't had a good cruller for a while, where do you get yours?
Originally posted by
Vaccinium
Give me a simple glazed cruller, and I'll be your friend for life.
08/27/2011
Unfilled! Apple fritters and glazed cake donuts are yummy!! I despise jelly filled!
09/14/2011
absolutely unfilled
09/14/2011
filled with chocolate icing on top
09/15/2011
Oh please don't make be choose.
09/25/2011
Only filled if it's with custard!
09/28/2011
Prefer then unfilled.
12/07/2011
Filled with yummy sweet things. Or unfilled. I'm not that picky.
12/10/2011
Filled are the best! The mini-explosion when you bite into them is amazing.
12/10/2011
I prefer unfilled.
12/10/2011
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cream or berry jam filled...mmmm
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
01/02/2012
Cream filled...I might have to go get donuts later...
01/13/2012
depends on the filling.
01/15/2012
i love them all
01/15/2012
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Filled
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
01/15/2012
Equal opportunity donut love!
01/16/2012
Omg, I couldn't possibly choose lol.
"Long Johns" filled with bovarian creme
Raspberry filled with powdered sugar
Apple Fritters
etc etc, Ok I need to stop this craziness, its 230am and im craving donuts now! Shame on you LOL
"Long Johns" filled with bovarian creme
Raspberry filled with powdered sugar
Apple Fritters
etc etc, Ok I need to stop this craziness, its 230am and im craving donuts now! Shame on you LOL
01/16/2012
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Doesn't matter to me, like them either way.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
01/16/2012
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I usually take one big bite and then lick out all the filling...I do that more with Boston Cream doughnuts than jelly ones, the color of the jelly makes it feel more like some nefarious doughnut murder. x'D
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
01/16/2012
I am a man who loves his apple fritters, but I'll take an eclair as top pick every time.
01/16/2012
Filled!!!
02/20/2012
love em both
02/20/2012
two words
boston cream
boston cream
02/20/2012
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Filled but I love both ways
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
02/20/2012
Unfilled
02/20/2012
I'm all about a doughnut with a generous filling of raspberry jam.
02/27/2012
Filled. Mmmm now I want donuts dammit!
06/07/2012
I don't always have doughnuts. But when I do, I prefer them unfilled. Stay hungry, my friends.
06/07/2012
Filled with custard, covered in chocolate.
06/07/2012
Mmmmmm raspberry filling.
06/07/2012
filled is yucky
06/07/2012
I love both!
06/07/2012
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Nothing beats a Krispy Kreme Hot glazed. However, there is a cotton candy flavored one a local gas station sells that is really good.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
06/07/2012
Unfilled. If there's no hole then it isn't really a donut.
06/08/2012
Creme filling, depending on my mood
06/10/2012
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I cant make eye contact with anyone at a donut place because I like licking the filling out.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
06/24/2012
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Unfilled
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
06/24/2012
I like all kinds, but I prefer the cake variety most.
06/24/2012
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Custard filled!
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
06/25/2012
French curlers are the best
06/25/2012
Absolutely unfilled!
07/08/2012
unfilled please... gee it's been awhile since a doughnut!
07/08/2012
Love it all
09/13/2012
Umm, yes please!!
09/22/2012
Filled!
09/22/2012
When I was little I liked filled up now just unfilled please.
10/19/2012
Love em all!
10/28/2012
I like them anyway I can get them but usually have to avoid them!! I'm on a 10 day liquid diet right now to kick in my metabolism and I knew I shouldn't have clicked on this topic!!!!!!
10/28/2012

I like unfilled.
10/29/2012
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Filled! But my true love is raspberry filled.
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
10/29/2012
I love both, depends on my mood really
10/29/2012
I love all kinds of Doughnuts!
10/29/2012
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Me too!
Originally posted by
barrettbn2
Unfilled! Now you have me craving donuts! Gee thanks lol
10/29/2012
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Buttercream filled or glazed dipped in cool whip
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
10/29/2012
Unfilled! Doughnuts without doughnut holes are not proper doughnuts.
01/01/2013
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Like both my fav is bismark cream filled
Originally posted by
sixfootsex
Do you like the mystery of the seductive hole? Or do you like licking out the cream?
01/01/2013
Cream-filled donuts are my favorite (as long as the cream doesn't have a nasty consistency).
01/02/2013
Total posts: 97
Unique posters: 95