So, the idea of dough (or even sweet dough) baked into a ring isn't exactly original. We know that Ancient Egyptians and the oldest Native American Tribes has similar snacks -- even before the Dutch brought their "oly koeks" (the generally recognized historical doughnut precursors) over across the ocean. read more
Thanks to the ability to cheaply and quickly produce this trendy treat, the donut fad spreads and carries through to every Mom & Pop establishment that can manage it -- and additional donut chains (like Dunkin Donuts in the 1950s) emerge. read more
From Krispy Kreme to Dunkin’ Donuts, doughnuts, from glazed to cake, have intimately intertwined with the culture of the United States. Although you can still easily find cheap, readily available doughnuts, they have begun to become the category of gourmet. read more