{"id":2054,"date":"2021-06-04T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2054"},"modified":"2021-06-04T09:00:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-04T13:00:23","slug":"donut-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/donut-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Donut Day: The History of this Baked Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111345\/elisa-kerschbaumer-930meLGrSEg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"donut\" class=\"wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111345\/elisa-kerschbaumer-930meLGrSEg-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111345\/elisa-kerschbaumer-930meLGrSEg-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Donut Day! Before you go out and nab you free baked good, why not check out this blog all about the history of the donut. From the various types of donut, to why it has it\u2019s own national holiday, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about this popular dessert! So, grab your ring and let\u2019s dig in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-history-of-the-donut\">The History of the Donut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s talk about the spelling. While \u201cdoughnut\u201d is the traditional version, \u201cdonut\u201d is the simplified version. They are used interchangeably in the English language. The use of \u201cdonut\u201d got it\u2019s popularity from the popular chain \u201cDunkin\u2019\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doughnuts are typically fried flour dough in a ring-shape either glazed or filled with jam. Ingredients include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>water<\/li><li>leavening<\/li><li>eggs<\/li><li>milk<\/li><li>sugar<\/li><li>oil<\/li><li>shortening<\/li><li>natural or artificial flavours<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The earliest origins of the modern doughnut is traced back to Dutch Settlers. Bringing to New York (known as New Amsterdam then) their <em>olykoek<\/em> (oil cake). While these desserts did not have the classic ring shape, structurally they resembled the beloved baked good we enjoy today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American Hanson Gregory claimed to have invented the ring-shape in 1847. Dissatisfied with the greasiness and raw centre of past doughnuts, he taught the technique of punching a hole in the middle to his mother.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Smithsonian states that Elizabeth Gregory doughnuts \u201ccleverly used her son&#8217;s spice cargo of nutmeg and cinnamon, along with lemon rind\u201d. And so the modern fried good was born!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111405\/isaac-quesada-0kF7wNPl1kk-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111405\/isaac-quesada-0kF7wNPl1kk-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111405\/isaac-quesada-0kF7wNPl1kk-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-cake-vs-yeast-style\">Cake vs Yeast Style&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/bake-it-up-how-to-make-an-apple-pie\/157\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baking<\/a>, different types of dough can be used. Cake-style typically result in a denser dough because of the low gluten content. Whereas, yeast-style are light and more airy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-why-is-there-a-national-donut-day\">Why is there a National Donut Day?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1938, The Salvation Army created the first Donut Day. It honoured those of their members who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Volunteers who went to France offered the ring-shaped dessert because of difficulties in providing freshly baked goods. Doughnuts lasted longer and were an instant hit with the soldiers!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-to-make-your-own\">How to Make Your Own<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to have a little more control over how your doughnut is prepared? Try this recipe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-bite-size-donut-holes\">Bite Size Donut Holes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All-purpose flour<\/li><li>Baking powder (Only have baking soda? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/baking-powder-vs-baking-soda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this blog<\/a> for the conversions.)<\/li><li>Salt<\/li><li>Buttermilk<\/li><li>Granulated sugar<\/li><li>Melted Butter<\/li><li>Vegetable Oil<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Got your ingredients? Great! Prep and cook time should only take you 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Heat up the oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat.<\/li><li>Whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt)<\/li><li>Add in your wet ingredients and stir until combined.\u00a0<\/li><li>Roll the dough into small balls.\u00a0<\/li><li>Place the balls into the heated oil and fry until evenly golden brown.\u00a0<\/li><li>Transfer the balls to a paper towel to remove excess oil.<\/li><li>Roll in a topping of your choice. We recommend sugar or cinnamon (or both!).\u00a0<\/li><li>Enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111427\/rod-long-6SMF42-JTAc-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111427\/rod-long-6SMF42-JTAc-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/06\/03111427\/rod-long-6SMF42-JTAc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-where-to-get-a-free-donut\">Where to Get a Free Donut&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t feel like baking? Check out where you can get a free donut on June 6th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Ducks. Score a free bar, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar doughnut.<\/li><li>Dunkin\u2019. With any beverage order, enjoy a free classic ring.\u00a0<\/li><li>Krispy Kreme. Any (that\u2019s right <em>any<\/em>) doughnut of choice is free!<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy Donut Day! Before you go out and nab you free baked good, why not check out this blog all about the history of the donut. From the various types of donut, to why it has it\u2019s own national holiday, we\u2019ll cover everything you need to know about this popular dessert! So, grab your ring [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2055,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2126],"tags":[2437,2438,2439,2124],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Around the country, free donuts are being given out on Friday, June 4th. 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