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Donut Facts To Make Your Mouth Water

Doughnuts were once considered the hit food of the century. When automated machines began mass-producing donuts in the early 1900s, working class people consumed these breakfast cakes in mass quantities. They were inexpensive, filling, and convenient to eat before staring a long, laborious day of work Over time, the donut has evolved from a simple, relatively bland snack. There are now hundreds of varieties from around the world, served in numerous forms and with all sorts of creative toppings and fillings. Facts about donuts cover the entire gamut, including the information about how they are enjoyed around the world, manufacturing processes, specialty flavors, and mind-blowing contests all centered around this delicious food.

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Donut History, Flavors, and Other Trivia

Reading about delicious bakery treats is a fun way to insert a little sweetness into story time and talk to your little ones about their favorite flavors. Children's books about donuts are chock full of characters who enjoy these tasty round cakes while sharing tidbits about the hundreds of flavors and toppings to tempt every taste bud. Readers will learn about how a very plain, dry breakfast item transformed into one of the sweetest, decadent bakery items. Kids will also love learning about how they are made and some of the craziest contests held around the world in honor of donuts. And when little ones are ready to learn about other favorite munchies, move on the best the stories about pancakes for more breakfast food facts. The best part about these books are the child-friendly recipes in the back. After story time, head to the kitchen to whip up some delicious concoctions with your little ones! These little, round cake-like treats are hits at birthday and classroom celebrations, almost as much as pizza parties. They are fun finger foods that are easy to share and serve.

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(1) The earliest version can be traced to 17th-century Dutch immigrants.

Called olykoeks, balls of dough filled with with fruit and nuts are considered, by some historians, the very first semblance. Although they were a far cry from what we enjoy today, in terms of both form and flavor, they were the original donuts by most accounts. It is believed that leftover dough for bread was fried in oil and served up with a a middle left soggy and undercooked. A woman, who was the mother of a sea captain from New England, is credited with scooping out the unappealing middle and replacing it with nuts, spices, and other tasty nuggets.

(2) The most expensive donut costs almost $1,700.

The concept behind this novelty creation was both promotional and charitable in nature. A fancy London department store sells this delicacy filled with Dom Perignon jelly. As if this wasn't indulgent enough, there are frosted edible diamonds that add a sparkling effect, along with 24 carat gold leaves that adorn white chocolate flowers dusted in gold on top.

(3) More than 10 billion donuts are consumed by Americans every year.

Breaking down the math, this equates to every single person eating 63 donuts annually. Obvious conclusions can be drawn about the fact that plenty of people are eating a multiplier of this number to compensate for those who steer clear of this high caloric food. Still, more than 207 million individuals in the US reportedly indulge in the treat from time to time.

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(4) Donuts are almost always deep fried in neutral flavored oils or fats.

There is no such thing as a healthy donut, at least one that tastes good anyway. Ingredients aside, the cooking process itself is known for producing delicious, albeit fatty, foods full of flavor. Peanut, vegetable, and canola oils are popular choices due to the high smoke point. Old-fashioned cake varieties are almost always fried in fat. Palm oil is another option because the saturated fat enables the glaze and toppings to adhere more easily to the dough.

(5) Some of the strangest donut flavors around are not stocked on grocery store shelves.

The most common boxed varieties are stocked for a reason- they appeal to the masses. Glazed, powered, and chocolate frosted flavors are always plentiful in in the packaged snack aisle. For more a more expansive selection, head out to a local chain or bakery to find jelly filled, strawberry frosted, or peanut topped treats. But for the especially curious, it is worth seeking out an artisanal dessert shop where creative juices are flowing in the kitchen. Here you will find some of the weirdest creations including: hibiscus, maple bacon, blueberry basil, mango chili, lavender green tea, raspberry liqueur, pumpkin candy seed, cereal coated, and pizza!

(6) Boston has the highest number of donut shops per capita.

For every 2,480 people living in the city, there is one bakery ready to serve up a delicious morning treat with a cup of coffee to start the day off right. Dunkin' is the most populous restaurant with a presence seemingly on every street corner. But the city is also well-known for personally owned businesses and smaller franchises with expansive menus. Some of the spots Bostonians recommend include Donuts with a Difference, Twin Donuts, Kane's Donuts, Doughboy Donuts, Union Square Donuts, and Blackbird Doughnuts.

 

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