History
When where donuts evented?
1700's
When did donuts gain popularity?
1938, Donut Day
When was the first donut making machine created?
1920's
What was the name for the Red Cross volunteers that delivered & served donuts to troops?
Donut Dollies
Small & round
"Munchkins" / Donut Holes
What was the first name for donuts?
Olykoeks (oily cakes)
Why was the donut hole needed?
The middles of donuts were always undercooked, and removing the middles gave the "holes"
What is the name of the machine that shortened donut shaping to 5 minutes per donut?
Ring King
What is the number of donuts sold in the US every year?
10 billion
What were early donuts filled with?
Fruit & nuts
Which state were donuts first made in?
New York
Who started making holes in donuts?
Hanson Gregory
What is the name of the company that shortened "doughnut" to "donut" for marketing purposes?
Dunkin Dounts
The donut gained popularity as an affordable treat during which economic event?
The great depression
Donut
What was the original name for donuts?
olykoek
or
oily cake