# I am looking for a triangle donut maker **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 27, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016 "2018-09-27T13:03:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/1 "2018-09-27T13:03:16Z")
When I was growing up my father would make donuts using a [Brown Bobby Donut Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Bobby). They were baked six at a time, and I loved them. I’ve been searching for info about this contraption for many years and just found out what is was called a couple of days ago. I would love to buy one, but no luck yet in finding one for sale. Any help would be appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/2 "2018-09-27T14:32:30Z")
I totally read _Bobby Brown Donut Machine_ and thought, “Well, that’s his prerogative, I guess.” [ebay, $100](http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=brown+bobby+doughnut+machine&ul_noapp=true) Growing up we had a very large square waffle iron that could get hot enough to burn the dang things if you weren’t careful. Crispy waffles were easy to make in it. As a growed up it took some reprogramming to get used to the idea I was doomed to eat soft round waffles for the rest of my life. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/3 "2018-09-27T14:45:57Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > I totally read _Bobby Brown Donut Machine_ and thought, “Well, that’s his prerogative, I guess.” > [ebay, $100](http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=brown+bobby+doughnut+machine&ul_noapp=true) That’s just the opening bid for a seven day auction, there is a shipping fee(“economy”) of close to $40 to add to whatever the final bid is, and it needs a lot of cleaning, replacing and fixing. I’ll keep an eye on it if nothing better comes along. ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/4 "2018-09-27T14:49:23Z")
Hey, you’re the one on the quest. If you’re going to rescue a princes who has been locked in a tower for years, you need to expect her to be a little…deconditioned. And needy. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/5 "2018-09-27T15:10:06Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > Hey, you’re the one on the quest. If you’re going to rescue a princes who has been locked in a tower for years, you need to expect her to be a little…deconditioned. And needy. If I’m going to go through the trouble of rescuing a princess, she damn well better be “wired right” beforehand. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/6 "2018-09-27T15:10:23Z")
> [@Inigo\_Montoya](#): > > I totally read _Bobby Brown Donut Machine_ and thought, “Well, that’s his prerogative, I guess.” Me too. Can I put it next to my George Foreman Grill? ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/7 "2018-09-27T15:28:33Z")
I found [another one on Antiques.com](http://www.antiques.com/classified/Antiques/Antiques/Antique-Brown-Bobby-donut-maker-plug-in) but they want $375, only accept cash, and don’t ship (it’s in Montana). I would imagine that these things don’t come up for sale too often, and I found a LOT of “wanted” postings for this machine. I’d monitor that eBay auction linked above very closely if you really want one. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/8 "2018-09-27T16:16:01Z")
I can’t find a listing in a nationwide auction search or Craigslist ads. As a vintage appliance collector myself (electric mixers) I don’t see any showstoppers in the eBay listing. The mold cavities themselves are nice, all that brown stuff outside is just old grease. Oven cleaner takes care of that. It heats up. Go for it. On a side note, the only way it cooks “greaselessly” is because the grease is already in the batter - one pound of lard: “Mix together 5 eggs, 1 pound of melted lard, which is not too hot, and 4 cups of sugar. Set aside. Mix together 1 quart of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon vanilla and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Add this to the lard mixture. Sift together 8 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Add flour to lard mixture in thirds.” Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/9 "2018-09-27T16:33:50Z")
> [@mixdenny](#): > > I can’t find a listing in a nationwide auction search or Craigslist ads. As a vintage appliance collector myself (electric mixers) I don’t see any showstoppers in the eBay listing. The mold cavities themselves are nice, all that brown stuff outside is just old grease. Oven cleaner takes care of that. It heats up. Go for it. > > On a side note, the only way it cooks “greaselessly” is because the grease is already in the batter - one pound of lard: > > “Mix together 5 eggs, 1 pound of melted lard, which is not too hot, and 4 cups of sugar. Set aside. Mix together 1 quart of buttermilk, 1 tablespoon vanilla and 2 teaspoons baking soda. Add this to the lard mixture. Sift together 8 cups all-purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg. Add flour to lard mixture in thirds.” > > Dennis 1. Thanks for the advice. 2. Holy shit-How many donuts does that recipe make? ---
**Author:** ![Inigo\_Montoya](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/inigo_montoya/32/124_2.png) [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/10 "2018-09-27T17:38:55Z")
Four, but they eat like a meal. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/11 "2018-09-27T20:06:58Z")
> [@Czarcasm](#): > > When I was growing up my father would make donuts using a [Brown Bobby Donut Machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Bobby). They were baked six at a time, and I loved them. I’ve been searching for info about this contraption for many years and just found out what is was called a couple of days ago. I would love to buy one, but no luck yet in finding one for sale. Any help would be appreciated. How important is the shape? [This will](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/220V-Full-automatic-Multifunctional-Household-Electric-Waffle-Maker-Egg-Ball-Maker-Muffin-Machine-With-7-Optional/32798070236.html)also make crisp waffles and a few other types of treats. Note the voltage - do you have a plug for it? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/12 "2018-09-27T20:12:44Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > How important is the shape? [This will](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/220V-Full-automatic-Multifunctional-Household-Electric-Waffle-Maker-Egg-Ball-Maker-Muffin-Machine-With-7-Optional/32798070236.html)also make crisp waffles and a few other types of treats. Note the voltage - do you have a plug for it? I don’t want a waffle maker. ---
**Author:** ![Ravenman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ravenman/32/2929_2.png) [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/13 "2018-09-27T20:18:02Z")
[Have you tried looking in Mexico?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmwYF-28nZY) ---
**Author:** ![Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim_r.mortiss/32/142_2.png) [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2018, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/14 "2018-09-27T21:40:06Z")
Great, now I’ve got Frank Zappa’s _Bobby Brown_ stuck in my head. [![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-s-wzTRwJMg/hqdefault.jpg "Frank Zappa - Bobby Brown") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s-wzTRwJMg) ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/15 "2018-09-28T12:31:08Z")
The e-Bay bidding is at $152.50(plus $19 s&h) with five and a half days to go. If the bidding doesn’t go too much higher I’ll probably get this one. ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/16 "2018-09-28T19:52:21Z")
You are going to need a mailing list for samples to all those who helped you… Dennis ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/17 "2018-09-28T19:56:22Z")
> [@mixdenny](#): > > You are going to need a mailing list for samples to all those who helped you… > > Dennis If I use the recipe given in this thread, _everybody_ gets donuts. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/18 "2018-09-28T20:07:04Z")
Would you consider engaging in a sexual relationship with a professional baker, thus achieving your desire, though in a slightly tangled way? ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/19 "2018-09-28T20:15:53Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > Would you consider engaging in a sexual relationship with a professional baker, thus achieving your desire, though in a slightly tangled way? I donut currently have permission from My Beloved to go that far in acquiring this item. ---
**Author:** ![Mtgman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5a626/32.png) [@Mtgman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mtgman)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2018, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016/20 "2018-09-28T20:58:09Z")
A) Get the wife into a threesome with a baker who can make you delicious triangular donuts. Love[sup]2[/sup] Triangles! B) Because the Brown Bobby was basically a waffle maker, [get a waffle maker with a custom plate](https://www.hvd.be/en/producten/electric-waffle-irons/custom-made-waffle-irons)(if they can make a doggie they can make a triangle with a hole in it). C) Get a Panini press and put a silicone “plug” in the center of your batter to hold the space for the hole. Enjoy, Steven [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-triangle-donut-maker/822016.md?page=2)