Doughnut Mum in Warwick Farm consistently earns top honors in the yeast-raised categories at the National Donut Competition hosted by the Baking Associations of Australia. In 2023, it secured first, second, and third place in the ‘ring donut – yeast raised’ category, along with a second-place finish in the ‘gourmet donut – yeast raised’ category. Always on the quest for the perfectly risen, soft, and pillowy yeast-raised doughnut with just the right amount of chew, we couldn’t resist making a pit stop when around the area.
The individual pricing for regular doughnuts was $4.50, while the gourmet range was priced at $4.80 each. A box containing six regular doughnuts was available for $20.00, with an additional charge of $1.00 for each gourmet doughnut included.
Cinnamon Twist ($4.50).
The exterior of the cinnamon twist offered a satisfying crunch alongside the generous coating of cinnamon sugar that contrasted with the perfectly risen, soft, and pillowy interior that offered the perfect amount of chew. The doughnut itself carried a subtle savory note, skillfully offsetting the sweetness of the exterior. Comparatively, they were slightly less soft with more chew than those from Rebel Doughnuts, yet softer and more pillowy than the somewhat denser ones from L.A. Doughnuts.
Butter Caramel ($4.50). This doughnut secured 1st place in the ‘ring donut – yeast raised’ category.
The butter caramel introduced a sweet and buttery essence that heightened the savoury notes within the doughnut itself. However, its subtlety meant the flavour wasn’t immediately apparent.
Pistachio ($4.50). This doughnut claimed 2nd place in the ‘ring donut – yeast raised’ category.
The generously applied glaze did not taste overwhelmingly thick, but it did sufficiently mask the crushed pistachio flavor, which became noticeable only when we specifically picked out the pistachio to eat separately. Overall, it delivered the experience of a very well-made original glazed yeast-raised doughnut.
Milo ($4.50).
A subtle malted quality enhanced the sweetness, though again it wasn’t a flavour we could readily identify without prior knowledge.
Pineapple ($4.50).
This was easily the most vibrantly flavored doughnut, capturing pineapple notes with a hint of nostalgia-inducing artificiality. Tiny slithers of pineapple added brightness, making it, in essence, the perfect doughnut.
Raspberry ($4.50).
Following the pineapple doughnut, this was the next boldest flavour. Freeze-dried raspberries contributed bright pops of raspberry acidity, balancing the pink aspect with its subtly tart sweetness.
Coconut + White Chocolate ($4.80).
The white chocolate glaze imparted a creamy quality, setting it apart from other glazes. Meanwhile, the toasted coconut provided a wonderfully rich, nutty, and chewy texture that justified the premium price.
Chocolate Freckles ($4.50).
The chocolate coating had a creamy and smooth texture, devoid of any cheap chocolate taste. However, it lacked a deeper flavour profile to distinguish itself from the doughnut.
Milk and Cookies ($4.50).
The milk glaze offered a creamier taste compared to the regular glaze with the pistachio. However, the chocolate cookie crumbs, while providing a subtle soft — rather than crunchy — texture, didn’t contribute much in terms of chocolate flavour.
Our overall impression was that these were among the best yeast-raised doughnuts we’ve tasted. The icing was generously applied and, remarkably, maintained its integrity even on a warm, humid day, avoiding the risk of melting into a puddle. In general, the doughnuts were perfect in terms of the execution of the textures of dough and the icing, and their well-balanced ratios. However, the actual flavourings themselves were somewhat subdued, except for the fruity pineapple and raspberry doughnuts, which would entice us to return.
The Doughnut Mum is located at 1 Sappho Rd, Warwick Farm NSW 2170.