Doughnuts, doughnuts, doughnuts. The most sacred of comfort foods. A pastry for all to partake. To be enjoyed as a gourmet dish for the fanciful, or as a dependable morning companion to the working man. Its origins are shrouded in shadow.The legend goes that a small boy was dissatisfied with his mother’s sweet cakes because they were uncooked in the middle. So what did he do? Punched a hole right through the middle, thus creating the doughnut shape we know and love. The doughnut blew up in America, becoming one of its legendary food icons along side Cheese Burgers and Hot Dogs. You can find doughnuts anywhere in the country.
However, there is something amiss in the realm of doughnuts. In the sad sad kingdom called Utah, a strange shortage of quality doughnuts exists. The two giants of the Doughnut industry, Krispy Kreame and Dunkin’ Doughnuts, are not to be found in Utah. Furthermore, independent establishments where doughnuts are their trade, are scarce. Why is this? The most common locations for doughnuts in Utah are the grocery stores and gas stations. These doughnuts are in almost all cases inferior. Fried days in advance and carelessly drizzled with glaze. This is no way to prepare a doughnut nor anyway to enjoy one.
Never fear though. The Donut Club is working round the clock, discovering new springs of fresh doughnuts. The good kinds. Crafted the very day you eat them, in some cases the very hour you eat them. It is pure bliss as they melt in your mouth.
Valerie and I started this organization out of our love of the delectable treat. Today I offer you a review of an establishment which serves top quality doughnuts. I’m talking about Beyond Glaze.
Like the name implies, Beyond Glaze doughnut makers go for beyond the simple makings of a doughnut and transform it into an art form. Gourmet doughnuts, never had one? Stop what you’re doing now. Drive down to 177 West 12300 South in Draper or 54 West 700 South in Salt Lake City.
Walking into the shop, you’ll get the sense of a dainty bakery parlor- very high class. And right there in front of the counter lies one of the toughest decisions of your life. What flavor to try first?
It’s no simple task. Within the array of doughnuts are flavors for all corners of taste. Any palate can be sated with the selection these fine folks offer. Are you about the fruity flavors? Their glaze and frosting is infused with the real, natural essence of fruit. Strawberries, limes, lemons or blueberries. Are you partial to caramel, butterscotch or maple varieties? The sticky sweetness is savored very well in these. None of those? But of course, you are after the one and only chocolate doughnut. These people take chocolate to a new level. Not only do they offer a chocolate glazed doughnut, but a German Chocolate as well. Not satisfied with that? How about Smore doughnut, with melty chocolate and marshmallow goodness.
Shall I offer a review of the doughnut I first sampled? The one which caught my eye was the Maple Bacon Doughnut. I was flabbergasted at the offering. The clerk told me it was one of their most popular selections. As a savory amenity, you would not think bacon to be good companion to the doughnut. However, think back to days of yore. Sunday morning breakfast, with eggs, bacon and flapjacks. The smells, the tastes, they were to die for. Have you ever had a bit of syrup get on your bacon strips? Not bad right? This doughnut brought me here. It opened my eyes to a world of potential. The maple frosting perfectly emulated the maple syrup of my pancakes, and the bacon bits mixed well into doughnut as the salty and sweet centers of my taste buds clashed in a cataclysm of flavor. Each bite was to be savored and reflected upon, as with all good doughnuts.
Please visit Beyond Glaze. Support this rare business which brings joy to the community and doughnut lovers everywhere.
Until next time, keep a doughnut close to your heart.
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