Donut hole
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| Type | Fried dough |
|---|---|
| Course | Dessert |
| Associated cuisine | American cuisine |
Doughnut holes, or donut holes, are type of doughnut formed out of small round pieces of dough. They may be plain or coated in a topping such as glaze. They are a popular dessert in the United States.
History
Origins
There are several purported origins for doughnut holes and the "ring" shaped doughnut. The concept of forming doughnuts with a hole in the center is commonly attributed to Captain Hanson Gregory,[1][2] who claimed to have invented the first ring doughnut after cutting the center of his mother's doughnuts 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
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 doughnuts. The chain had previously unsuccessfully attempted to market them as donut holes before changing their strategy to appeal to younger consumers.[5] However, as of 2021, the company produces donut holes separately from full size doughnuts.[6] This is common for most doughnut producers in the 21st Century.[7] The name reportedly stems from the miniature "Munchkin" characters from the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.[8] In 1976, Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons introduced doughnut holes called "Timbits" to their menu.[9]
Description
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]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "This Is Where Dunkin's Munchkins Got Their Iconic Name". Mashed. February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Those were the days". The Globe and Mail. 2007-09-22. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- ^ Nast, Condé (April 26, 2016). "You're Either a Cake Doughnut Person or a Yeast One". Bon Appétit.