A donut hole (also doughnut hole) is a type of donut formed out of small round pieces of dough. Donut holes can be plain or coated in a topping such as glaze, and are a popular dessert in the United States.
There are several purported origins for donut holes and the "ring" shaped donut. The concept of forming donuts with a hole in the center is commonly attributed to Captain Hanson Gregory,[1][2] who claimed to have invented the first ring donut after cutting the center of his mother's donut out in 1847.[3]
Many early recipes called for the donut to be formed in the shape of a jumble, a circular cookie with a hole in the center. It has also been suggested that this was invented because donuts cook more quickly when they have a hole in the center.[4]
Popularityedit
In 1973, Dunkin' Donuts added "Munchkins" to their menu, selling them in the various flavors of their donuts as a way to use up the dough cuttings taken from the center of their ring donut. The name reportedly stems from the miniature "Munchkin" characters from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.[5] The chain had previously unsuccessfully attempted to market them as donut holes before changing their strategy to appeal to younger consumers.[6] However, as of 2021, the company produces donut holes separately from full size donuts.[7] This is common for most donut producers in the 21st Century.[8] In 1976, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons introduced donut holes called "Timbits" to their menu.[9]
Descriptionedit
Like regular donuts, donut holes can come in many varieties. The dough itself can fall under the categories of either cake or yeast style. The main difference between the two is that cake style donut holes use a leavener like baking soda or baking powder to bring rise to the bread, while a yeast style donut uses yeast.[10]
Referencesedit
^Landrigan, Leslie (May 22, 2014). "The Maine Ship Captain Who Invented the Modern Donut". New England Historical Society.
^Magazine, Smithsonian; Taylor, David A. "The History of the Doughnut". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
^Galarza, Daniela (May 28, 2015). "Everything You Need to Know About the Great American Doughnut". Eater.
^"This Is Where Dunkin's Munchkins Got Their Iconic Name". Mashed. February 23, 2021.
^Retroist. "A History of Dunkin' Donuts Munchkins". www.retroist.com. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
^"How Dunkin' Munchkins Really Get Their Shape". 10 May 2022.
^Nelson, Brooke (2017-06-01). "Where Did the Donut Hole REALLY Come From?". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
^"Those were the days". The Globe and Mail. 2007-09-22. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
^"You're Either a Cake Doughnut Person or a Yeast One". Bon Appétit. April 26, 2016.
January 01, 1970
donut, hole, other, uses, disambiguation, donut, hole, also, doughnut, hole, type, donut, formed, small, round, pieces, dough, plain, coated, topping, such, glaze, popular, dessert, united, states, variety, powdered, glazed, donut, holestypefried, doughcoursed. For other uses see Donut hole disambiguation A donut hole also doughnut hole is a type of donut formed out of small round pieces of dough Donut holes can be plain or coated in a topping such as glaze and are a popular dessert in the United States Donut holesA variety of powdered and glazed donut holesTypeFried doughCourseDessertAssociated cuisineAmerican cuisine Contents 1 History 1 1 Origins 1 2 Popularity 2 Description 3 ReferencesHistory editOrigins edit There are several purported origins for donut holes and the ring shaped donut The concept of forming donuts with a hole in the center is commonly attributed to Captain Hanson Gregory 1 2 who claimed to have invented the first ring donut after cutting the center of his mother s donut out in 1847 3 Many early recipes called for the donut to be formed in the shape of a jumble a circular cookie with a hole in the center It has also been suggested that this was invented because donuts cook more quickly when they have a hole in the center 4 Popularity edit In 1973 Dunkin Donuts added Munchkins to their menu selling them in the various flavors of their donuts as a way to use up the dough cuttings taken from the center of their ring donut The name reportedly stems from the miniature Munchkin characters from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz 5 The chain had previously unsuccessfully attempted to market them as donut holes before changing their strategy to appeal to younger consumers 6 However as of 2021 the company produces donut holes separately from full size donuts 7 This is common for most donut producers in the 21st Century 8 In 1976 Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons introduced donut holes called Timbits to their menu 9 Description editLike regular donuts donut holes can come in many varieties The dough itself can fall under the categories of either cake or yeast style The main difference between the two is that cake style donut holes use a leavener like baking soda or baking powder to bring rise to the bread while a yeast style donut uses yeast 10 References edit Landrigan Leslie May 22 2014 The Maine Ship Captain Who Invented the Modern Donut New England Historical Society Magazine Smithsonian Taylor David A The History of the Doughnut Smithsonian Magazine Retrieved 2023 07 11 Sagon Candy The Hole Story The Washington Post Galarza Daniela May 28 2015 Everything You Need to Know About the Great American Doughnut Eater This Is Where Dunkin s Munchkins Got Their Iconic Name Mashed February 23 2021 Retroist A History of Dunkin Donuts Munchkins www retroist com Retrieved 2023 07 11 How Dunkin Munchkins Really Get Their Shape 10 May 2022 Nelson Brooke 2017 06 01 Where Did the Donut Hole REALLY Come From Reader s Digest Retrieved 2023 07 11 Those were the days The Globe and Mail 2007 09 22 Retrieved 2023 07 11 You re Either a Cake Doughnut Person or a Yeast One Bon Appetit April 26 2016 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Donut hole amp oldid 1213399363, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
