A Classic Indulgence Glazed Ring Doughnut For 2025

Price	Calories
Price £1.10	920 JK 219 Kcal

At Greggs, the Glazed Ring Doughnut is a beloved treat, crafted with care to deliver a perfect balance of soft, fluffy texture and sweet, glossy shine. Made from a classic yeast dough, this donut is shaped into a signature ring using a cutter in our kitchen, ensuring a light and airy bite every time. The recipe begins with quality ingredients—flour, sugar, butter, milk, and a touch of vanilla—blended in a mixer and kneaded to form a smooth brioche-style dough.

After rising, the doughnuts are fried in hot oil to a golden crisp, then dipped in a sugary glaze that sets to a delicate sheen. With 911 kJ and 217 kcal per serving, this home-style cake-like delight carries 8.1g fat, 3.3g saturates, 17g sugar, and 0.42g salt, making it a sweet indulgence for any day.

Ingredients Glazed Ring Doughnut

Nutritional Breakdown of Greggs Glazed Ring Doughnut

Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per Portion (g)
Fat	14 g	8.3 g
Protein	5.3 g	3.1 g
Carbohydrate	56 g	33 g
Saturates	5.7 g	3.3 g
Sugars	29 g	17 g
Salt	0.73 g	0.42 g

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Ingredients

Quick info

• Wheat flour (fortified)
• Sugar
• Vegetable oil (palm or rapeseed)
• Yeast
• Emulsifier (mono- and diglycerides)
• Flavouring
• Salt
• Water
• Glaze made mainly from sugar and water

Making Process

• Mixing the dough:
• Flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and emulsifier are combined in a large mixer. Water and oil are added gradually until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
• First rise:
• The dough is left to rest in a warm area. During this time the yeast activates, causing the dough to expand and develop a light, airy structure.
• Shaping:
• Once risen, the dough is rolled out to an even thickness. Ring shapes are cut out using a cutter designed for doughnuts. The cut pieces are placed on trays to rest.
• Second rise:
• The shaped rings are allowed another short rise. This makes them puff up and helps create the soft, fluffy texture inside the doughnut once cooked.
• Frying:
• The risen dough rings are lowered into hot oil. They fry for a brief period on each side until they take on a golden colour and a slight crispness on the outside.
• Cooling slightly:
• After frying, the doughnuts are lifted out and left to drain. They cool just enough so they can hold their shape without melting the glaze.
• Glazing:
• Each doughnut is dipped or brushed with a thin sugar glaze. As it dries, the glaze forms the glossy, sweet coating that gives the doughnut its signature shine.

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Conclusion

A glazed ring doughnut is a classic treat defined by its light, fluffy yeast dough, iconic ring shape, and sweet, glossy glaze. Its simplicity and satisfying texture make it a timeless favorite, balancing sweetness with a soft, airy bite. Whether enjoyed fresh or paired with coffee, it is a versatile dessert or breakfast staple. Variations in glaze or toppings can elevate it, but the traditional version remains a crowd-pleaser.