History & Origins
This Dutch treat called olykoeks, is considered the ancestor of the modern donut.
What is a fried oil cake?
Joey Chestnut holds the record for eating 55 of these in just 8 minutes. (You need to specify the flavor)
What are glazed donuts?
France is famous for these square-shaped, powdered sugar-dusted donuts, often served with coffee.
What are beignets?
This major global conflict helped popularize donuts in the U.S. after soldiers were served them overseas.
What is World War I?
The price of the world’s most expensive donut, which is covered in gold, champagne-infused icing, and edible diamonds.
What is $100
Thanks to Tim Hortons, this country eats more donuts per capita than any other.
What is Canada?
In 1847, this American sailor claimed he invented the donut hole to help the dough cook evenly.
Who is Hanson Gregory?
This late-night habit of law enforcement officers helped create the stereotype of police loving donuts.
What is stopping at 24-hour donut shops during night shifts?
This chewy, ring-shaped Japanese donut is made with mochi flour.
What is a pon de ring donut?
This famous American writer first used the word 'doughnut' in an 1809 book.
Who is Washington Irving?
In California, you can drive through a giant donut at this famous shop with a 32-foot sign.
What is The Donut Hole?
This Polish pastry, eaten on Fat Thursday, is a deep-fried donut filled with jam or custard.
What is pączki?
In 1920, this immigrant revolutionized donut-making by inventing the first automatic donut machine.
Who is Adolph Levitt?
This famous donut shop in Portland, Oregon, legally offers wedding ceremonies inside its store.
What is Voodoo Doughnut?
This Indian dessert is a deep-fried, donut-like sweet soaked in sugar syrup.
What is balushahi?