Not having a particularly sweet tooth (yes, weird, I know) I don't often blog about cakes but these custard doughnuts I spotted at the St John Bakery in Druid Street yesterday are simply awesome.
Thank god I didn't try to eat them in the street. As you bite in a fountain of vanilla-flavoured custard cascades over your chin. Real vanilla of course - you can see the specks. The doughnuts are featherlight and not too sweet, freshly dusted in sugar as they should be. This has to be the most perfect doughnut ever and I've eaten some of the concoctions at New York's legendary Donut Plant. (The carrot cake doughnut is particularly fine)
I'm sure they'll serve them at the new St John Hotel which opens on April 2nd and which will reputedly be serving home-baked breakfast buns. Maybe even for elevenses or for the afternoon Little Bun Moment . . . Can't wait.
(The St John Bakery opens on Saturday mornings in Druid Street from 9-2. More about this happy hunting ground shortly.)
Speaking as someone who most definitely does have a sweet tooth, these look and sound utterly irresistible. And since good doughnuts are almost impossible to find these days, I shall most definitely be paying a visit to St John to grab me some as soon as I can!
ReplyDeleteAs for the hotel - it's looking as though it will be a food lover's sanctuary. Can't wait.
Mmmm me want! They look fit to bursting with delicious custard, am drooling at the thought!
ReplyDeleteI could so enjoy one of these right now! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe one in Spitalfields used to do them years ago, but only for a few hours on Sunday mornings. We used to live around the corner and run down there for coffee, amazing bacon sandwiches and donuts before hitting the markets. Truly amazing, I still dream about them.
ReplyDeleteOh my. I had one from Neal's Yard at Borough couple of weeks ago. Have had to try and erase how good it was from my memory- if only for self preservation. The custard is insanely good.
ReplyDeleteI know, I know. Still thinking about them today. Krispy Kreme eat your heart out . . .
ReplyDeleteOh God...they look amazing. I once had a raspberry cream doughnut (not what I usually go for at all) from Clarke's in Kensington. I still remember it 18 years on. They were seasonal and I've never managed to get it right to find them again. Sigh.
ReplyDeletethese look, to die for. wow.
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Does anyone know if these are suitable for vegetarians????
ReplyDeleteCheers.