Doughnuts

Doughnuts have become a popular dessert and breakfast food in North America and around the world. The classic doughnut has a hole in its center to allow for more even cooking, and is coated in a sweet sugar or honey-based glaze. Filled doughnuts generally do not have a hole in the middle. Doughnuts now come in dozens of varieties, including jelly or cream-filled, and may be topped with various icings, glazes and sprinkles.

Fast Facts

1. Sometimes spelled "donut"
2. Canadians eat most doughnuts per capita
3. One doughnut: About 200 calories, 10 grams fat
4. Most cultures have their own version of a sweet fried dough treat

Popular Doughnut Chains

Because they are such a popular breakfast food, many chains have sprung up that specialize in doughnuts. Some of the most popular doughnut chains, in order of longevity, are:

1. 1937; Krispy Kreme
2. 1948: Winchell's Donut House
3. 1950: Dunkin' Donuts
4. 1964: Tim Hortons
5. 1973: Honey Dew Donuts

Official State Doughnut

1. Louisiana: Beignet
2. Massachusetts: Boston creme doughnut

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