Dum Dum Donutterie
London, England
If you’re trying to watch your figure, maybe donuts aren’t for you. But, if your craving for sweets gets too overpowering, then maybe you should take a trip to Dum Dum Donutterie. At this Shoreditch-based pop-up shop, they bake, not fry, the donuts, thus giving them half the fat and calories of a regular donut.
I had wanted to come here because most donuts in London are filled with jelly or pudding, so I decided to try a non-filled donut here. The donuts are inspired by chef Paul Hurley’s stints in France and Italy and takes cues from a French patisserie. So what better name to call this baked donut haven than a Donutterie?
The toppings were colorful and eye catching. I grabbed a White Chocolate & Pistachio donut as well as a Strawberry Puree Fondant donut. They also do cronuts, filled donuts, and other donut-like baked goods. Biting into each one, I could tell that they were not as greasy as most donuts, a byproduct of not deep frying them in a solid oil. Though, they lacked the lightness and the fluffy quality of a fried donut. But the glossy icings were surprisingly good and flavorful, without being overly sweet.
Boxpark #31 Bethnal Green Rd Shoreditch, http://dumdums.co.uk/