What Came First: The Doughnut or the Hole?
The first weekend of June is National Doughnut Weekend. The doughnut is one of America’s most popular and tastiest fried snacks. The sweet treat comes inmany
were in the trenches. The Salvation Army wanted to provide the men with a comforting taste of their homeland. Once the men returned home from
different flavors, colors, and fillings. Whether you like Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, or ones from your local bakery, there is something to love about this savory and delicious treat. But what is the history behind doughnuts? Howdid this pastry come to America? Let’s find out!
war, they craved doughnuts more and more. Thus, the fried sugary treat began to thrive in America. Why are there holes? This is a debate that has been going on for years. Some say there is a hole in the middle to help ease digestion. Others say it was to save on ingredients. But the most popular theory comes from the 1800s when New England ship captain, Hanson Gregory, was upset that his doughnuts were unevenly cooked. He suggested having a hole in the middle of the dough for it to cook better — in fact, this method is valid!
America is known as a melting pot.
Every culture has some form of a fried dough dish. This makes it difficult to determine where doughnuts originated from because both British and Dutch cultures began creating fried dough treats around the same time. But the U.S.’s origins with doughnuts date back to the 1700s with the Dutch’s olykoek (oil cake). This traditional dish inspired America, but it wasn’t until the early 19th century that doughnuts were mentioned in American cookbooks.
Who knew there was so much history about America’s most delicious snack?We hope you enjoyed this sweet history lesson! This month, celebrate National Doughnut Weekend by biting into a sugary and tasty treat.
This began duringWorldWar I. The tasty treat didn’t gain popularity until WWI, when the French’s Salvation Army served doughnuts to the American militarymen who
Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
Directions
For the Marinade • 1 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 3 tbsp honey • Juice of 1 lime • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika • 1/2 tsp salt For the Skewers • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite- size cubes • 1 small pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
1. In a bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. 2. In a reusable freezer bag, combine cubed chicken and all but 1/4 cup of the marinade. 3. Seal bag and massage marinade into the chicken. Chill in the fridge overnight. 4. The following day, preheat the grill to 400 F. Thread chicken and pineapple onto skewers, adding two cubes of chicken for each cube of pineapple. 5. Grill the skewers for 3–4 minutes per side, brushing with the reserved marinade in the final minutes. 6. Serve over rice or with your favorite barbecue sides!
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