We had so many awesome submissions for our Design your Dream Doughnut contest, it was nearly impossible to pick finalists. Thankfully choosing a winner was in your hands!
Of the hundreds of submissions we received, there were several that we wanted to highlight as honorable mentions.
Most Unique
"Hoji-cha cha cha" by Scott Walker
As Scott describes... "Mix hojicha (roasted green tea) into the doughnut batter. Glaze with hojicha based glaze, drizzle with white chocolate, and sprinkle black sesame seeds on top."
Funniest
"Bacon Beer Goggles"
by Ken Pacquer
As Ken describes... "What could be better than beer? Or bacon? Or doughnuts? How about all three together at last? It'll make the whole world look more beautiful."
Most Gourmet
"Summer Shiso Surprise"
by Steven Ishmael
As Steven describes... "Original bismarck (topped with caramel instead of chocolate) infused with Marjoram injected with Shiso & Green Apple custard and a sprinkle of sea salt. Marjoram would give the outer shell a great floral herb note, and the shiso/green apple combination would be a very refreshing summer flavor! The salt would help intensify the sweet tartness of the entire doughnut. A festive play on the caramel covered apple!"
Most Unusual
"The Unbelievably Good Bismarck Bar"
by Helen Walworth
As Helen describes... "Smokey Bacon Maple Bar filled with chocolate-garlic pudding."
Best/Funniest Name
"Lime in the Coco-doughnut"
by Kim Latshaw
As Kim describes... "Coconut cake doughnut topped with lime glaze (or lime frosting)...with a few coconut flakes sprinkled on top for some extra flair!"
Most Calories
"These are a Few of My Favorite Things"
by Brett Wise
As Brett describes... "Raised doughnut covered in chocolate frosting, Oreo cookie crumbles, bacon crumbles, and drizzled with peanut butter."
Most Outrageous
"Raised Pizza Glaze"
by Michelle Ellen
As Michelle describes... "I'm envisioning a raised glazed doughnut, except instead of the glazed part, it would have pizza toppings. Hear me out! The dough would still be slightly sweet, but the "glaze" would be a light tomato-basil sauce, topped with little shredded mozzarella 'sprinkles'!"
Best Story/Description
"Bronx Rainbow Cookie Doughnuts"
by Harrison Aviles
As Harrison describes... "My idea for the perfect doughnut brings me back to my younger days, and my Sicilian Grandmother who used to tell me stories of the famous "rainbow" cookies our family loves and raves about. I am sure it's the sentiments, yet, I am visualizing baking these doughnuts in layers of color for the rainbow effect, then cut the doughnuts and double dip them in thick rich dark chocolate, and colorful sprinkles all over the finished doughnuts. The cake doughnut would have to be rich and have that "rainbow" almond flavor which reminds us of growing up in the Bronx. Rainbow doughnuts would rule the world!"
With so many great submissions we can only feature a few, but don't be surprised if you see some (or similar) in our display case one day!
Thanks again for making this such a fun contest!