Big. Fat. Donuts.

Ladies and gentlemen, spring break 2011 is officially over and what better to way to celebrate these past few months of dieting than by pigging out at Austin’s one and only, Gourdough’s donut trailer.

Gourdough's signature Airstream

Gourdough’s is known for its unique combination of ingredients atop a generously sized, made-to-order donut.  While chicken, bacon, graham crackers or bananas may not sound like best-selling donut toppings, sales would prove otherwise. In fact, according to employee Matt Sears, the Mother Clucker, Grannys pie and Flying Pig top the popularity list.

While some could argue these are recipes for a doughy heart attack, others may be compelled to call it food for the soul.  I satisfy myself by believing it’s the latter, and I'm not alone. Because only nine donuts can fry at a time, waits can get up to three hours long!  

Gourdough’s has even been featured on five television shows, including Anthony Bourdain’s "No Reservations", casting it into national recognition.  Once while working, Sears said he even met quirky TV icon Pee-wee Herman.  

Recently, Jake Gyllenhaal was featured on E! News! munching down on a delicious Funky Monkey while in town promoting his new movie Source Code at SXSW. Also this past week, the flame-throwing car from the new independent film Bellflower stopped by to do some self-promoting. It's safe to say that Gourdough's is drawing some well-deserved attention.

Slow Burn with Habanero Peper Jelly and cream cheese (left)
Flying Pig with Bacon and Maple Syrup Icing(right)

Being a Gourdough’s virgin, I decided to try one of the most famous and unique items on the menu: the Flying Pig. Glazed in a maple syrup icing and topped off with strips of bacon, is a donut about the size of a salad plate. The donut itself was delicately fried for an ever-so-slightly crisp outside, which gave way to a light and fluffy center. The sugary-sweet glaze flawlessly complemented the savory flavor of the bacon; truly, a sinfully good breakfast.

Keep up with new products, specials and other news by following @gourdough on twitter or by ‘liking’ the facebook page.  However, don’t forget to stop by for a taste of the real thing, open seven days a week, at Gourdough’s located on 1219 S. Lamar Blvd.