The Twist is a donut that earns its shape. That rope of dough isn’t just visual; it creates ridges, grooves, and layered pulls of soft yeast-leavened crumb that a ring or bar simply can’t replicate. More surface area means more glaze contact, and more glaze contact means a better bite almost every time.
At Pan Bagels, our Twists are made from scratch every morning at our Rancho Cordova bakery. We start with the same slow-proofed yeast dough used across our raised donut lineup, then hand-twist each piece before frying so the layers set into that distinctive spiral with slightly crisp edges and a soft, airy interior. Once out of the fryer, each Twist gets a generous coat of chocolate or vanilla glaze, warm enough to settle into every groove and set with just the right amount of chew.
The result is a donut with real textural contrast: the outside edges carry a little more color and crunch where the glaze caramelizes, while the inside layers stay light and pillowy. It’s the kind of thing that looks simple in the case and tastes like it took more effort than it lets on.
At $2.99, the Twist is a standout on our donut menu, one of those items that regulars quietly pick every time without making a big deal about it. Pair it with a drip coffee or an Americano, and you’ve got a morning that doesn’t need improving.
Fresh daily at Pan Bagels, 4022 Sunrise Blvd Suite 110, Rancho Cordova, CA. Order ahead on DoorDash or stop in; we open early, and batches are limited.
