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.
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:
- 1937; Krispy Kreme
- 1948: Winchell's Donut House
- 1950: Dunkin' Donuts
- 1964: Tim Hortons
- 1973: Honey Dew Donuts
Official State Doughnut
- Louisiana: Beignet
- Massachusetts: Boston creme doughnut
Doughnut Recipe for Krispy Kreme
Doughnut Books
- Amazon.com: The Donut Book | Donuts: An American Passion