Time To Make The Doughnuts

Thank you doughnut making friends.  Thank you for getting up so very early in the morning hours to mix the heavenly dough that ends up hole-y.  In flavors of chocolate, custard, powdered, cinnamon and a multitude of others, this is one delectable breakfast treat.  I'm really not sure where you can go wrong when frying is involved.  

Clearly, doughnuts are not just a Detroit thing.  I was trying to figure out why are doughnuts on this list of Detroit signature foods.  The conclusion I came to is who cares!  We're talking about doughnuts!  I suppose you could chalk it up to its early morning availability and the connection with the early morning factory workers. 

The question now becomes where to find the sweet delights.  I have heard so much about it, I had to venture to Dutch Girl Donuts in Detroit.  It definitely was worth the early morning trip.  6:30am the smiling faces at Dutch Girl were there to satisfy my doughnut fix.  I was especially intrigued by the raisin doughnut.  Yes you heard me right.  However, I believe the way to determine a truly great doughnut shop is by the simple plain glazed yeast doughnut.  Dutch girl certainly passes that test with flying colors.  

This is only one of many places the glazed sensation will tantalize your taste buds.  I strongly suggest independent doughnut shops for your best bets.  Check out my favorites page for some other goodies that go beyond our "time to make the doughnuts" friend.