DESSERT RECIPE

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.

⏱️9 minutes 37 seconds
Hard
🧩5 Ingredients
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Donut Ingredients

Gather these ingredients to make the perfect donut in Grow a Garden.

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Flour

3 × Common

Found at: Market stall

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Sugar

2 × Uncommon

Found at: Market stall

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Butter

1 × Uncommon

Found at: Dairy farm

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Egg

2 × Common

Found at: Chicken coop

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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!

1

Mix Flour and Sugar in a large bowl

0:00

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results

2

Add melted Butter and mix thoroughly

1:30

The mixture should be smooth with no lumps

3

Add Eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition

3:15

Beat eggs slightly before adding for easier incorporation

4

Form the dough into a ring shape

5:00

Use the special donut mold for perfect shape

5

Fry until golden brown

7:30

Watch carefully as donuts can burn quickly

6

Add Chocolate glaze and serve

9:37

Drizzle chocolate in a circular motion for professional appearance

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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 Difficulty

The 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)