Buy A Doughnut Day

Celebrate Buy a Doughnut Day (October 30th): A Sweet Reason to Share Joy with Good Thyme Gal...

Few things can turn an ordinary morning into a sweet memory like a freshly glazed doughnut. Whether you love them filled, frosted, or old-fashioned, doughnuts are the ultimate symbol of comfort and community. That’s exactly why October 30th, Buy a Doughnut Day, is worth celebrating.

At Good Thyme Gal, we believe food has the power to connect people, and a simple doughnut does just that. This day isn’t just about sugar and sprinkles; it’s about sharing joy, supporting local bakers, and celebrating life’s simple pleasures.

The History Behind Buy a Doughnut Day

While National Doughnut Day in June often steals the spotlight, Buy a Doughnut Day on October 30th has a charmingly simple purpose, to encourage everyone to treat themselves (and someone else) to a doughnut.

It’s a day to support small bakeries, local cafés, and doughnut makers who pour their creativity into every bite. From artisan brioche doughnuts filled with jam to classic cake doughnuts dusted in cinnamon sugar, this day reminds us to savor life’s small indulgences, and to share that sweetness with others.

Why Buy a Doughnut Day Matters

Food holidays like this one remind us that joy doesn’t have to be extravagant. Sometimes, happiness is a warm doughnut and a good conversation.

For Good Thyme Gal, Buy a Doughnut Day aligns beautifully with our mission of making good food equitable, affordable, and meaningful. This day encourages:

• Community Connection: Buying doughnuts from local shops helps sustain small businesses and keeps traditions alive.

• Accessibility: Doughnuts are an affordable treat that anyone can enjoy, no matter their background or budget.

• Creativity: There’s a doughnut for every taste, glazed, vegan, gluten-free, baked, or fried, proving that food can be inclusive and delicious.

So, whether you buy a dozen to share with coworkers or make your own batch at home, you’re participating in something bigger than a sweet snack. You’re creating a moment of joy and generosity.

Good Thyme Gal’s Easy Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

If you’d rather bake than buy, here’s a simple, equitable recipe that delivers all the doughnut goodness without the deep fryer. These Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts are fluffy, golden, and ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a cozy morning or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ⅓ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup milk (any kind)

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons melted butter or neutral oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• ⅓ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 6-cavity doughnut pan or use a muffin tin.

2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined — don’t overmix!

4. Bake: Fill doughnut molds about ¾ full and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until lightly golden and springy to the touch.

5. Coat: While still warm, brush each doughnut with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

These baked doughnuts are a budget-friendly, wholesome way to celebrate Buy a Doughnut Day without a trip to the bakery. They’re also easy to adapt, try topping them with chocolate glaze, crushed nuts, or a drizzle of honey.

Why Buy a Doughnut Day Aligns with Good Thyme Gal

At Good Thyme Gal, we believe every day is a good day for meaningful food, food that nourishes hearts as much as it fills bellies. Buy a Doughnut Day celebrates that philosophy perfectly. It’s not about excess or indulgence for its own sake; it’s about sharing sweetness with others.

Supporting local doughnut shops aligns with our commitment to community and equity, while baking your own batch highlights resourcefulness and creativity,two key ingredients in every Good Thyme Gal kitchen.

So on October 30th, let’s honor this fun food holiday with open hearts (and full doughnut boxes). Whether you treat a neighbor, surprise a coworker, or enjoy a warm one with your morning coffee, you’re spreading kindness one bite at a time.

Because at Good Thyme Gal, we know that good food isn’t just about taste, it’s about making the world a little sweeter. 🍩💛