How to Make Donuts
Complete Grow a Garden Recipe Guide
Master the perfect donut recipe in Grow a Garden with our comprehensive guide. Learn the exact ingredients, cooking times, and special techniques for creating the most delicious and rewarding sweet treats.
Donut Ingredients
Gather these ingredients to make the perfect donut in Grow a Garden.
Flour
3 × Common
Found at: Market stall
Sugar
2 × Uncommon
Found at: Market stall
Butter
1 × Uncommon
Found at: Dairy farm
Egg
2 × Common
Found at: Chicken coop
Chocolate
1 × Rare
Found at: Special vendor (weekends only)
💡 Ingredient Tips
- •Higher rarity ingredients will significantly increase your rewards
- •Fresh ingredients (harvested same day) give a 10% quality bonus
- •Prismatic ingredients can be found during special events or from rare drops
- •The 2025 update added seasonal ingredient variations that change monthly
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Follow these precise steps to cook the perfect donut in Grow a Garden. Timing is crucial for the best results!
Mix Flour and Sugar in a large bowl
0:00Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results
Add melted Butter and mix thoroughly
1:30The mixture should be smooth with no lumps
Add Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
3:15Beat eggs slightly before adding for easier incorporation
Form the dough into a ring shape
5:00Use the special donut mold for perfect shape
Fry until golden brown
7:30Watch carefully as donuts can burn quickly
Add Chocolate glaze and serve
9:37Drizzle chocolate in a circular motion for professional appearance
Important Timing Notes
The perfect cooking time for donuts is exactly 9 minutes and 37 seconds. Overcooking or undercooking will significantly affect the quality and rewards. Use these visual cues to know your progress:
- •0:00-1:30: The mixture should be smooth with no lumps
- •1:30-3:15: The dough will begin to rise slightly
- •3:15-5:00: The dough should be formed into a ring shape
- •5:00-7:30: The donut will begin to turn golden brown
- •7:30-9:37: Add chocolate glaze and wait for it to set slightly
Rewards & Expert Tips
Learn about the rewards for perfect donuts and advanced tips to maximize your benefits.
🏆 Reward Tiers
Normal Quality
Sheckles (80-120)
Perfect Timing
Deluxe Sheckles (150-200) + Chance for Uncommon Seed
Prismatic Quality
Premium Sheckles (350-450) + Guaranteed Rare Item
💡 Expert Tips
The perfect preparation time is exactly 9 minutes and 37 seconds
Using higher rarity ingredients will significantly increase rewards
Donuts are especially popular during morning hours (6AM-9AM game time)
The 2025 update added special seasonal glazes that can be unlocked during events
Donuts make excellent gifts for the Tanuki character, increasing friendship points by 20%
Recipe Variations
Glazed Donut
Special Ingredients:
Add Honey instead of Chocolate
Effect:
Grants "Sweet Tooth" buff for 15 minutes, increasing coin drops by 10%
Sprinkle Donut
Special Ingredients:
Add Rainbow Sprinkles after Chocolate
Effect:
Increases chance of rare seed drops when harvesting for 20 minutes
Prismatic Donut
Special Ingredients:
Use all Prismatic-tier ingredients
Effect:
Highest possible rewards, has a chance to attract the Tanuki spirit
🌈 Prismatic Donut
Legendary DifficultyThe Prismatic version of Donut is a rare delicacy sought after by expert bakers. This legendary treat requires special ingredients and perfect timing, offering exceptional rewards and unique game benefits.
Prismatic Requirements
- •All ingredients must be Prismatic-tier quality
- •Perfect timing (exactly 9 minutes 37 seconds)
- •Must be cooked during Dawn hours (6AM-9AM game time)
- •Requires the "Master Baker" badge (complete 25 perfect desserts)
Special Rewards
- •Premium Sheckles (350-450)
- •Guaranteed Rare Sweet Item
- •35% chance to attract the Tanuki spirit
- •"Donut Master" temporary title (24 hours)
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