

These doughnuts closely resembled later ones but did not yet have their current ring shape. ĭutch settlers brought olykoek ("oil(y) cake") to New York (or New Amsterdam) in the early 18th century. The cookbook Küchenmeisterei ( Mastery of the Kitchen), published in Nuremberg in 1485, offers a recipe for "Gefüllte Krapfen", sugar free, stuffed, fried dough cakes. World War I propaganda poster featuring The Salvation Army, which made doughnuts for soldiers in Europe. They are sold at doughnut shops, convenience stores, petrol/gas stations, cafes or fast food restaurants. Doughnuts are often accompanied by coffee or milk. Doughnut varieties are also divided into cake (including the old-fashioned) and yeast-risen doughnuts. Other shapes include balls, flattened spheres, twists, and other forms. Once fried, doughnuts may be glazed with a sugar icing, spread with icing or chocolate, or topped with powdered sugar, cinnamon, sprinkles or fruit. Small pieces of dough are sometimes cooked as doughnut holes. The two most common types are the ring doughnut and the filled doughnut, which is injected with fruit preserves (the jelly doughnut), cream, custard, or other sweet fillings. Doughnuts may also include water, leavening, eggs, milk, sugar, oil, shortening, and natural or artificial flavors. Various toppings and flavors are used for different types, such as sugar, chocolate or maple glazing. Doughnut is the traditional spelling, while donut is the simplified version the terms are used interchangeably.ĭoughnuts are usually deep fried from a flour dough, but other types of batters can also be used.

: 275 It is popular in many countries and is prepared in various forms as a sweet snack that can be homemade or purchased in bakeries, supermarkets, food stalls, and franchised specialty vendors. article signifies your understanding and agreement to the disclaimer and acceptance of these terms of use.Doughnuts in a display case at a coffee shopĪ doughnut or donut ( / ˈ d oʊ n ə t/) is a type of food made from leavened fried dough. Use or viewing of any Baldwin Publishing, Inc. strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. in any article is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. No information provided by Baldwin Publishing, Inc.

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All do contain a considerable amount of sugar and fat, therefore how many calories do these contain and how much physical activity would be needed to burn these calories? Donuts have quite the calorie range, from a simple donut hole to a crème filled or peanut stick donut.
