Maple bacon donut
The maple bacon donut is a culinary dessert specialty that has become popular in some areas of the United States. They are distinct from other donuts because of the prominent bacon and maple syrup flavored glaze used for toppings. They have been also discussed in the media as part of the phenomenon sometimes referred to as bacon mania. [1]
Popular history
The Swirls bakery in Omaha, Nebraska started a "Maple Bacon Donut Craze" with its version sometimes referred to as "The Elvis".[2] The bakery's owner, Dawn Brown, said she wanted something shocking that people would love or hate, and would talk about. She describes the concept as simple: "It's your breakfast plate turned into one item that you put in your mouth." She reported a response from her customers that has been overwhelming and said she prepares 5 pounds of bacon daily. "I know that most people are coming for the Maple Bacon Donut a.k.a. 'The Elvis'."[2]
Dynamo Donut in San Francisco, California also serves maple bacon donuts.[3] The Original Pantry Cafe in Los Angeles, described as the area's favorite greasy spoon that "has kept the faith for 85 years", offers maple-glazed bacon doughnuts for breakfast at its downtown location, as well as BLTs and pulled pork sandwiches for lunch.[4] At Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oregon they sell maple bacon donuts under the name Bacon Maple Bar.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Out drinking at 3 a.m. a few months ago in Portland, Ore., a friend went foraging for sustenance and came back from Voodoo Doughnut with a box of maple doughnuts topped with strips of bacon." Peter MeehanBacon is dead! Long live bacon! July 10, 2008 Salon
- ^ a b Liz Dorland Maple Bacon Donut Craze Hits Omaha! April 24, 2009 Action 3 News
- ^ Josh Keppel Bacon and Booze Apr 27, 2009, NBC Bay Area
- ^ S. Irene Virbila The hot new downtown L.A. restaurant scene April 29, 2009, Los Angeles Times
- ^ Peter, Meehan (July 10, 2008). "Bacon is dead! Long live bacon!". Salon. Retrieved 2009-05-14.