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Flour, butter, oil, yeast and sugar. Five simple ingredients are all it takes to create one of the world\u2019s most universal desserts, but these days the doughnut has gone from a simple deep fried dessert to a culinary delight. From the markets in London to the beaches of Sydney, here\u2019s our guide to the best doughnuts around the world.<\/p>\n

Foodcraft Espresso, Erskineville Sydney<\/h2>\n

Australians love Nutella. At around the same time Melbourne was experiencing a city-wide shortage of the sweet spread, this new Sydney cafe was generous stuffing its sugar coated doughnuts full of the stuff. The Tella Ball was born. And what followed was an Instagram-fuelled frenzy of Sydneysiders lining up for this sugar hit. And then there was the Tella Shake \u2013 a chocolate milkshake with a Tella Ball stuff on the straw. Expect to line up early for one of these babies but it’s well worth the wait.<\/p>\n

Bread Ahead Donuts, London Borough Market<\/h2>\n

Justin Gellatly first began making doughnuts while working as the pastry chef at acclaimed London<\/a> restaurant St Johns. After baking the bread for Kate and William\u2019s royal wedding, he branched out with baker Matt Jones, and set up a doughnut stall at London\u2019s Borough Market. He\u2019s nicknamed his large, plump custard-filled doughnuts \u201ccustard grenades\u201d and sells out of around 2,000 doughnuts every Saturday. Their staff are chased between the bakery and their market stall but no amount of bribery will get you a doughnut early. Line up and hope for the best. Flavours change daily and are worth the wait.<\/p>\n

Tivoli Road Bakery, Melbourne<\/h2>\n

Michael James is the chef behind this hole-in-the-wall bakery in South Yarra. His team is kept busy baking artisan sourdough, sausage rolls and pastries, but it\u2019s the doughnuts that have put Tivoli Road firmly on the foodie map. James was the first Australian chef to bring Dominique Ansel\u2019s cronut to our shores \u2013 naming it the dossant. The doughnut\/croissant hybrid had people lining up down the street. These days the more traditional, custard-filled doughnuts are back in fashion. Arrive early if you want to try the legendary salted caramel doughnut, although lemon curd is definitely a good consolation prize.\u00a0The Como Melbourne<\/a>\u00a0is literally right around the corner so if visiting, stay there and you won\u2019t miss out.
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Caf\u00e9 Du Monde Beignets, New Orleans<\/h2>\n

Caf\u00e9 du Monde\u2019s famous powdered sugar beignets are not technically a doughnut, but the deep fried, square shaped treats deserve a spot on this list. Located inside the historic French Quarter, Caf\u00e9 Du Monde started life as a coffee stand back in 1862 and is one of the top tourist destinations when in town. Luckily, it\u2019s open 24 hours a day so you can pop in after visiting a few jazz bars nearby. The\u00a0Omni Royal New Orleans<\/a>\u00a0is a beautifully restored boutique hotel nearby \u2013 grab your beignets and sit out on the hotel\u2019s wrought iron balcony to watch the world go by.<\/p>\n

Doughnut Plant, New York<\/h2>\n

Immortalised by cartoon characters and police cop movies, the American doughnut is almost a national icon. If you\u2019re in New York and you want to try a glazed doughnut, make a beeline for the Doughnut Plant. Mark Israel\u2019s Lower East Side bakery has a cult status among locals, who line up for his decadent take on the humble doughnut all year round. Mark first started his doughnut business by baking all night and delivering to delis around town on his bike. These days, the Doughnut Plant sells everything from strawberry glazed and jelly filled to carrot cake and cr\u00e8me brulee doughnuts. You\u2019ll find plenty of Doughnut Plant stores around town but a trip to the original store is a pilgrimage of sorts for any diehard doughnut fans.\u00a0The James Hotel<\/a>\u00a0is also on Grand St \u2013 you\u2019ll work up an appetite on the easy 20 minute stroll from your hotel to your breakfast.
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Foxtrot Diner, Auckland<\/h2>\n

Tara Brogan\u2019s cute Ponsonby Central caf\u00e9 \u00a0in\u00a0Auckland\u00a0<\/a>is drawing in the dessert crowds with a decadent doughnut dessert that\u2019s hands on in a whole new way. Foxtrot\u2019s Original Inject-your-own doughnuts are served with whipped cream and a vintage syringe. The syringe is filled with your pick of sauce \u2013 salted caramel, berry coulis, bay leaf infused custard or Valrhona chocolate. Injecting your doughnut is almost as satisfying as eating it. Almost.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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