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 Facts You Need to Know About Delicious Donuts

Donuts are one of the most popular foods in America. Eating this delicacy and enjoying the hydro hammock bubbles is a double pleasure!

Donuts are wildly popular, but do you know enough about them to be considered a true donut expert? We will share with you seven facts that every donut fan should know. You'll learn all about these delicious treats, including how they got their name and why they've become so iconic in American culture!

Donuts are a type of pastry that is made from flour, milk, sugar, and eggs. They are most commonly round in shape and have a hole in the center.

Donuts are a popular breakfast food and can be filled with various flavours of jelly, cream, or custard. They can also be topped with powdered sugar, chocolate sauce, or maple syrup.

But what else do you need to know about them? Here are seven facts that you should know about delicious donuts.

They Were Originally Called "Oily Cakes"

The first donuts were made in the early 1800s. They were called "oily cakes" because they were deep-fried and covered in oil. The donuts were meant to be a treat for those who couldn't afford luxuries like sugar and flour. Later the name was changed from "oily cakes" to "doughnuts".

The word donut comes from the early English phrase "to doughnut", meaning to do or perform something in a pointless, repetitive manner - which is exactly what you're doing when you make them! Nowadays people use it as an alternative for 'donuts', but really, they're just describing the donut's shape.

The first known printed recipe called them "Dough-Nuts, or Touffes", which means they were made with puff pastry dough.

A Sailor Invented the Modern-Day Shape

Donuts have a long history. They were first by a young sailor named Hanson Gregory, according to the Smithsonian magazine. He was making good use of his mother's spice cake recipe and fried dough leftovers to make what we now know as donuts. Gregory's donut recipe quickly became popular with his buddies and the word spread.

Also, it was Gregory who came up with the idea of cutting out the center of the donut, making them easier to cook evenly all the way through. And so, the modern-day shape of the donut was born.

The Modern-Day Donut Has Ties To World War I

The modern-day donut has ties to World War I when a group of Salvation Army volunteers went to France and created donuts for the soldiers. The first jelly-filled donut was introduced by Adolph Levitt, who also brought us the Long Johns at this time.

The donut has evolved over the years and now comes in many different flavors and styles. You can find them with chocolate, sprinkles, cream cheese frosting, and more.

There are also different types of donuts such as the yeast-raised, cake-type, and old-fashioned variety. Each one has its unique flavor and texture.

Krispy Kreme Was The First National Chain

Krispy Kreme was a regional donut corporation before becoming a nationwide sensation. Krispy Kreme is known for its delicious, original glazed doughnut that became an overnight success. The company's motto, "The Ultimate Driving Machine", gained popularity with car aficionados and cyclists alike through clever marketing campaigns. Krispy Kreme did not offer franchises until the 1950s.

By becoming a franchise offering, customers could own their very own Krispy Kreme location without having to purchase an entire store or building themselves. The first official Krispy Kreme shop opened in North Carolina, but the company has expanded to over 20 other states and several international locations.

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