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The first donuts were made by Dutch settlers in North America. These early donuts were called “olykoeks,” which means “oil cakes.” These were fried cake balls sometimes stuffed with nuts.
The classic donut shape with a hole in the centre was created in the mid-19th century by a New England ship captain named Hanson Gregory. The story goes that he wanted to be able to hold his donut and steer his ship at the same time, so he cut out the centre of the pastry.
Donuts were originally a breakfast food, but they have since become popular at all times of the day.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June in the United States. The holiday was established in 1938 by the Salvation Army to honour the women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
There are many different types of donuts, including cake donuts, yeast donuts, filled donuts, glazed donuts, and more.
In Japan, donuts are often served with savory toppings like tuna, salmon, and seaweed.
The world’s largest donut was made in Utica, New York in 1993. It weighed over 3,000 pounds and was over 16 feet in diameter.
Dunkin Donuts, one of the most popular donut chains in the United States, sells over 2.9 billion donuts and Munchkins (donut holes) each year.
The Guinness World Record for the most donuts eaten in three minutes is held by a man named Patrick Bertoletti, who ate 31 glazed donuts in 2012.
In 2021, Krispy Kreme offered a promotion where customers who showed proof of vaccination against COVID-19 could receive a free donut.
Donuts are not just a sweet treat. They can also be used in savory dishes like donut burgers, donut grilled cheese sandwiches, and donut breakfast sandwiches.
Donuts have become a popular canvas for artistic expression. Many bakers create elaborate designs on their donuts, including edible glitter, fondant decorations, and even portraits of celebrities.
The donut industry in the United States employs over 200,000 people and generates over $14 billion in revenue each year.
The average donut contains around 250-300 calories, depending on the size and ingredients.
Donuts are a cultural icon in pop culture. From the famous Dunkin Donuts commercial jingle (“Time to make the donuts”) to Homer Simpson’s love for donuts on “The Simpsons,” donuts have made their mark in the entertainment world.
Donuts are known by different names in different parts of the world. In the United Kingdom, they are called “doughnuts,” while in Australia, they are often referred to as “jam balls” or “jam donuts.”
(Incorrect, donuts are called doughnuts in Oz, jam doughnuts are a type of doughnut and they are the best, a personal favourite.)
Donuts were once considered a luxury item and were only available at high-end bakeries. However, with the invention of the donut-making machine in the early 20th century, donuts became much more accessible to the masses.
The first donut machine was invented in 1920 by a man named Adolph Levitt, who sold his donuts to shops and bakeries in New York City.
Adolph Levitt
The innovative machine that helped donuts become a sensation
Donuts have been used as a form of protest. In 1917, suffragettes in the United States handed out donuts to prisoners who were on a hunger strike, as a way to show support for their cause.
There is a type of donut that is popular in the Philippines called “balut,” which is a duck egg that has been partially developed and then boiled. The egg is then placed inside a donut-like pastry and deep-fried.
The world’s most expensive donut was created in 2012 by a bakery in the United Kingdom. The donut was covered in edible 24-karat gold and cost $1,685.
In some cultures, donuts are traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, which is the day before the start of the Christian season of Lent.
There is a National Donut Eating Contest held each year at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, New York.
The word “donut” is sometimes spelled “doughnut,” and both spellings are correct.
Donuts are not just a modern treat. Archaeologists have discovered evidence of fried dough treats in ancient cultures, including the Greeks and Romans.
Dunkin Donuts was founded in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950.
The donut is the official state dessert of Massachusetts.
The donut is the official food of the city of Los Angeles.
In 2013, the city of Budapest, Hungary, attempted to set a new world record for the largest donut tower. The tower was over 6 feet tall and consisted of over 3,000 donuts.
There is a famous donut shop in Portland, Oregon, called Voodoo Doughnut, which has gained a cult following for its unusual donut flavors, such as the Maple Bacon Bar and the Grape Ape.
Krispy Kreme is known for its “Hot Now” sign, which lights up when the store’s signature Original Glazed donuts are fresh out of the oven.
Donuts are often used in popular culture as a symbol of indulgence, excess, or temptation. For example, in the television show The Simpsons, the character Homer Simpson is often seen eating donuts.
National Donut Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Friday of June each year.
The Salvation Army is often credited with popularizing the donut in the United States. During World War I, Salvation Army volunteers served donuts to soldiers on the front lines.
In some parts of the world, such as the Netherlands, donuts are traditionally eaten on New Year’s Eve.
The Japanese company Mister Donut is the largest donut chain in the world, with over 1,300 stores in Japan alone.
In some parts of the world, such as Poland and Sweden, donuts are traditionally eaten on the last Thursday before Lent.
There is a type of donut in Japan called the “mochi donut,” which is made with glutinous rice flour and has a chewy texture.
In some parts of the world, such as France and Spain, donuts are traditionally eaten on Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
Donuts were mentioned in Washington Irving’s famous short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” which was first published in 1820.
In the United States, National Donut Day was established in 1938 to honor the Salvation Army volunteers who served donuts to soldiers during World War I.
There is a type of donut in Denmark called the “oliekage,” which is made with oil and has a round shape.
In the United States, the city of New Orleans is famous for its beignets, which are a type of deep-fried doughnut that is often served with powdered sugar on top.
There is a type of donut in Korea called the “saewoo twigim,” which is made with shrimp and has a savoury flavor.
In some parts of the world, such as Italy and Portugal, donuts are traditionally eaten at Carnival or Carnevale.
In the United States, the city of Chicago is famous for its “Chicago-style” donuts, which are filled with jelly and covered in powdered sugar.
There is a type of donut in Malaysia called the “kuih keria,” which is made with sweet potato and has a chewy texture.
Donut-themed clothing is a popular fashion trend, with donut-printed shirts, leggings, and even socks available for purchase.
There are donut-shaped pool floats that can be used for lounging in the water or as a fun addition to pool parties.
In 2019, Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin Donuts) released a limited-edition line of nail polish inspired by their signature colours and flavours, including “Cocoa Mocha,” “Butternutty,” and “Blueberry Crisp.”
Donut-shaped phone cases are a popular accessory, with a variety of designs available for different phone models.
There are donut-shaped candles available in different scents, such as vanilla frosting and cinnamon sugar, to bring the delicious smell of donuts into your home.
Donut-shaped stress balls are a fun and quirky way to relieve stress and anxiety, with different colours and designs available.
Donut-shaped plush toys are popular children’s toys, with soft and cuddly designs that come in different sizes and colours.
One final fact:
The centre of gravity in a doughnut is in the hole, which means the air in the hole is part of the doughnut’s mass.
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