South Australia might be celebrated for its fine wines and pie floaters, but it can now add delicious doughnuts to its list of attractions. From the craggy coast of Port Lincoln to the streets of Adelaide city, these are the best doughnuts in South Australia, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
Best known for its smallgoods and red wine, the Barossa’s tradition of hand-crafted, artisan products now officially extends to doughnuts. A line at the door before opening is an indicator of this shop’s popularity; no surprise given the quality of the fresh brioche buns stuffed with indulgences including custard, jams and chocolate. There’s a bagel cross-over for the savoury minded. 46 Murray St, Tanunda; instagram.com/brownsbarossadonuts.
All of your sweet-tooth fantasies come true at this family-run doughnut shop in the north-eastern suburbs. From rocky road to choc brownie to cookies and cream, the 20 Doughnut World flavours have your wildest sugar dreams covered. Our favourite is the Kinder Bueno flavour: the cream inside is so light and flavourful, and the fried dough just the right texture. Woodville South and Glynde; doughnutworldadelaide.com.au .
A trio of friends have put all their combined baking and patisserie knowledge into getting these sourdough beauties just right. Whether they’re filled with salted caramel, biscoff or passionfruit curd (our favourite), you can be guaranteed that these divine looking doughnuts will have the perfect amount of chewiness. Find them at their North Adelaide shop or market stalls. 100 Melbourne St, North Adelaide; instagram.com/butterandtoastadl .
Don’t be fooled by the name, former Magill Estate pastry chef Emma Shearer’s sweet little artisan bakery produces a lot more than sourdough loaves. The much-loved creme brulee doughnut is one example. Soft and sumptuous, thanks to a silky vanilla custard cream filling, it has a perfect glazed toffee top. And yes, it’s all it’s cracked up to be. 5 Third St, Bowden; thelostloaf.com
