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Why Do People Love Donuts?
Donuts are a delicious snack enjoyed at any time of the day. They come in various flavors, sizes, and shapes. According to mamateaches.com, a donut (also called a “doughnut”) is a sweet treat made from fried dough, often deep-fried and shaped with or without a hole. Whether you prefer chocolate-frosted donuts with sprinkles or vanilla-filled ones, donuts are popular for many reasons!
Why Coloring Donuts is Fun
Coloring donuts can be just as exciting as eating them! With colors, you can bring different types of donuts to life, from chocolate glaze to colorful sprinkles to jelly-filled centers. The creative possibilities are endless, making it a fun and engaging activity for kids and adults alike.
Surprising Facts about Donuts
What’s in a Name?
Did you know that donuts were not always called “donuts”? Originally, they were called “olykoeks,” which means “oily cake” in Dutch. When the Dutch brought donuts to America, they fried them in pork fat. The word “doughnut” came from the old tradition of stuffing nuts into the center of the dough to help it cook through, which gave rise to the spelling “doughnut.”
Donuts Need to Shape Up
In the past, donuts weren’t always ring-shaped. They were simply fried balls of dough until someone discovered that cutting a hole in the center allowed them to cook more evenly.
“Donut” Forget Donut Days
Did you know the first Friday in June is National Donut Day? This holiday was established in 1938 to honor the “Doughnut Lassies” who served free donuts to U.S. soldiers during WWI. There’s also a National Doughnut Appreciation Day on November 5th every year!
Penny for Your Thoughts?
Would you ever pay $100 for a donut? The world’s most expensive donuts are adorned with edible diamonds, chocolate balsamic vinegar, and 24k gold leaf, making them a luxury treat for special occasions.
How Many Donuts Did You Say?
The largest donut bakery in the U.S. is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, at Entenmann’s Bakery, where approximately 100,000 donuts are made every hour. This adds up to around 15 million donuts per week and over 4 billion since the bakery’s opening.