Blackberry Fried Pie
Most donuts aren’t worth the calories, let alone the anticipation. What happened to the fried, sugary confection that was so light it broke apart as you lifted it? Close to our house in the very place that a lady from Vietnam had a Donut Palace whose donuts were light and airy, there is now an upscale store offering handmade donuts that are heavy, drowned in sugar and priced at over $3 a donut.
A few months ago I found Hypnotic Donuts on Garland Ave. in Dallas. The name alone had me chuckling. It is a tiny store claiming to be the first craft donut store in Dallas. With donut names like Evil Elvis, Ski Accident, and Expresso Yo Self it is hard to pick out just one – so I don’t. I take a friend and share several.
Evil Elvis
What else could the Evil Elvis be but a peanut-butter-stuffed, bacon-and-banana-topped donut! This is one to share.
My very favorite is the “fried pie” donut with different fruit fillings. I’m from the South, so I’ve had my share of fried pies. These are exceptional. I think someone at Hypnotic must be a jam maker because you can taste and feel the real blackberries in their pies.
Do you have a favorite donut palace?