Local favourite Doughheads has once again done Newcastle proud by winning two awards at the 2025 Baking Association of Australia’s National Donut Competition.
Anna Farthing, the owner and founder of this unique and popular bakery at The Junction, was overjoyed to take home plaudits in two different categories.
“My head chef and I headed down to Sydney… and we’re chuffed to share that we brought home not one, but two national titles,” Anna shared.
Doughheads claimed first place in the jam doughnut class with its iconic Pump Up The Jam donut, and second spot in the glaze doughnut class with its Cold Brew Glaze offering.
“We’re proud to say this marks our third consecutive year on the podium,” Anna said.
“Three years running of being officially delicious!”
Anna believes that while the awards are testament to the hard work and creativity of the Doughheads staff, the local community also plays an important role.
“I’m beyond proud of my team,” she said.
“But, the truth is, we wouldn’t have even made it to Sydney without the support of our Newcastle community.
“It’s been a tough year in the industry; we’ve seen too many great businesses forced to shut up shop.
“It’s only because of the love, loyalty and hunger (literally) of our locals that we’re still standing, still creating, and still chasing down big doughnut dreams.
“So, we really want to say a huge thank you to our Newcastle community and beyond for the support, this win belongs to them as much as it does to us.”
Anna said that while they were unlucky to miss out on trophies in the savoury donut class for their Hot Honey Bacon donut and gourmet donut class for their Dubai chocolate delicacy, she was lucky enough to sit down with the judging panel post comp and receive feedback.
“We’ll be taking their advice on board and making some changes, because next year, we’re coming back swinging,” she added.
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