Some people believe that the holes in doughnuts allowed them to be sold in a similar way. So what happens to all those doughnut holes that are cut out of the dough?
Many people believe that those pieces of cut-out dough are what are used to make doughnut holes, which are those little round doughnut pieces that so many kids love to eat with milk. Instead, special machines spray dough into a fryer in a circular pattern. All of us at some point in time must have wondered about the hole in the doughnut. We have a sailor to thank for this novel idea.
Highlights Turns out that it was a deliberate move by a certain American sailor. They are soft, spongy, and they mostly come with their characteristic hole at the centre. Why would the makers of the delicacy want to keep us away from a chunk of goodness from a whole doughnut?
I think you are very close to right about doughnuts having holes so they could easily be stacked on wooden dowels, but as my African grandmother told me when I was a kid on the beach and asking her about it, it would have been so the beach vendors could carry them on a stick with one hand, while carrying a basket of bottled water with the other.
So it seems the holes in the doughnuts came about for the practicality of transport more than for ease of display. I think the government wants all the older citizens to get indigestion from their doughnut holes. Ok, maybe donuts have holes so they can be stacked on a dowel like bagels…. One way or the other, someone had to start making something with holes in the center for some reason other in imitation of something else.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. What purpose does it serve? There are a couple of common theories about the origin of the donut's hole. One of the most popular credits American seafarer Hanson Gregory with inventing the donut's hole in while aboard a lime-trading ship. He was just 16 years old at the time. As the story goes, Gregory wasn't happy with the doughy consistency of the fried cakes served on the ship.
Although the outsides and the edges were crisp, the centers of the donuts were always greasy and doughy. Gregory suggested punching a hole in the middle of the fried cakes, so that the insides of the cakes would cook as evenly as the outsides. Experts believe that this reason makes sense, because of the way that donuts are cooked. When dough is placed in a fryer, the outsides and edges will cook quickly, because they're exposed to the hot oil.
To fully cook the insides of the dough, the dough would have to stay in the oil for a longer time, which would lead to the outsides becoming burnt. Punching a hole in the middle of the dough, however, allows the insides and the outsides to cook evenly, creating a perfect donut. There may be another reason for the holes in donuts, though. Donuts became popular in America around the same time bagels were becoming popular. Bakers and street vendors would often sell bagels stacked on long sticks or strung on a long rope.
Some people believe that the holes in donuts allowed them to be sold in a similar way. So what happens to all those donut holes that are cut out of the dough?
Many people believe that those pieces of cut-out dough are what are used to make donut holes, which are those little round donut pieces that so many kids love to eat with milk. In truth, though, many donuts with holes don't actually have any dough cut out of them to make their shape. Instead, special machines spray dough into a fryer in a circular pattern. The donut holes you buy at the bakery or grocery store are usually made out of dough simply cut into small squares!
Hungry yet? Sink your teeth into the following activities with the help of a friend or family member:. You should add that to the Wonder Bank , Crispy Bacon! All I saw was some kids eating dounts!!! Yeah, that's a video for you! Hi brendon! We're sorry that you didn't like this Wonder. To help you find the answer for why donuts have holes, check our pargraph "Punching a hole in the middle of the dough Thanks for sharing, Milly!
For more information about why donuts have holes, try reading through this Wonder one more time!! Good question! This Wonder briefly mentions the process and so does this Wonder: What is your favorite type of donut? That's awesome! So glad we could help you out, TheWonderExplorer!
Love that name, by the way! It's true: there are a lot of donut fans on Wonderopolis! Thanks for making us laugh, Adam! Now go eat a donut! Good suggestion! Make sure you submit it to our Wonder Bank. Thanks, Adam! Good point. We wonder if the donuts might not taste as good without all the sugar though? We think the 2nd spelling is more literal and the 1st is a shorthand, more convenient spelling that has become popular. If you're still curious though, see what else you can find out! Let us know!
We've got you curious, haven't we, Emmalee? I wanted to know so I could learn more. I am also interested in the Titanic, if you could make another article about that.
Have you already this Wonder about the Titanic? It is fun to learn new things, even if it does make us hungry sometimes. We are so glad you found this one interesting, Aiden! It's hard to talk about donuts without getting hungry, though. Well, Ryan, as the article mentioned, one theory is that because the donuts were often undercooked in the middle, Gregory suggested cutting out the middle to solve the problem.
We think donuts just wouldn't be the same without the hole in the middle. That's so awesome, Aryanna! Lucky for you, DB!
Not so lucky for those of us that are currently snack-less. Awesome, GLW! Great info from the passage. So glad you learned something new with us!
Thanks for sharing. Now that we got your attention with the donuts, you probably learned something new with us, we'll bet. Thanks for being a good Wonder Friend, Nate! Hi, Hi! That's awkward that your name is also Hi. But it's cool. Thanks for checking out this Wonder! Interesting thoughts, Austin! We enjoy thinking about a stick full of delicious donuts, so that might be our favorite theory.
That is true, Adam. Donuts are probably better off being a "sometimes treat" rather than a daily food item. Donuts are REALLY good but did u know that they have 11 grams of sugar and that is ok but don't eat them a lot they have a lot of fat.
Hey, Adam! Have you seen our other donut Wonder? Check out Wonder ! Hi, nio! We're sorry to hear you don't feel the same, but we respect your opinion. We hope you'll keep exploring Wonders to find something you enjoy! Donuts are a really popular pastry, dragon!
That's not very nice to say, Wonder Friend. We hope you'll remember that your words can hurt, even if you say them on the Internet.
We are real people at Wonderopolis and what you say matters to us. Please remember to be kind when you're online. We hope you share Wonderopolis with your parents, too! Yum, Alicia!! We'll hadn't considered trading birthday cake for donuts -- we'll have to next year! Hello, jay! Maybe you can visit your local bakery today! We think it's a pretty cool Wonder, too.
Thanks for stopping by Wonderopolis! Welcome, Katlyn! We like donuts, too! They're yummy, but we have to remember to eat them only sometimes. While donuts are a tasty treat from time to time, they're not the best for us-- so don't worry, Kate, you're not missing out on much!
Today, there are lots of delicious and healthier options to snack on Perhaps you and a family member or adult can make "fake donuts" using apple rings! You can spread some peanut butter on top and snack away! We hope you have a terrific day! Isn't it cool to think about how those holes are perfectly round, every time?!
We think the Canadian Maple donuts sounds tasty-- we are getting hungry just thinking about it! Thanks for sharing your comment, Wonder Friend! We hope you have a great time in Mrs. Phillips' class today! Thanks for joining the fun at Wonderopolis today! Thank you for sharing about your trip to Krispy Kreme. We agree Hi there, Mandy! Thank you for sharing that you and your classmates at Resurrection enjoy visiting Wonderopolis and learning new things together every day!
Thanks for sharing about donut day on June 1st. The only thing better than a donut is a FREE donut with sprinkles! Thanks for sharing your comment with us today! Thanks for sharing something cool you discovered by exploring this Wonder!
We bet your friend and her family will really like learning something new about donuts, too, the next time you have a sleepover! Thanks for hanging out in Wonderopolis with us today! That's a FUN way to think about it, Levi!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts about donuts with everyone in Wonderopolis today! That's a cool word you used to describe how you feel about donuts, Wonder Guy 4! We think it would be awesome to feel "donuty! Hi, Colin! Thanks so much for letting us know you like donuts We think donuts are pretty awesome, too, Liam! We don't have a Wonder about unicorns quite yet, but we do have one about the "unicorn of the sea! We think jelly donuts are yummy, too and sprinkled ones, and glazed ones, and cake donuts, and Thank you for telling us that today!
We think the doughnuts are fried so that the yeast in the dough hits the hot oil and "puffs up," making the doughnuts light and airy. Thanks so much for sharing your comment with us today! We agree with you about the background this week, HoneyBuzzer We're not sure why some people spell it "donut" and others spell it "doughnut. We sure DO have a Wonder about chocolate But our name IS "Wonderopolis," Abby! There are LOTS of great folks who live and work here in Wonderopolis, so it makes it easier to say we are all "Wonderopolis!
Having a hole in the middle does make donuts easier to hold, we agree, but it also helps them cook more evenly, SuperStar! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about donut holes today In fact, we would like to have a donut right now That sounds like a really good reason why donuts have holes, Dylan! We like the creative way you think about food!
Hi, Evan! Before the idea developed to remove the center of the dough prior to frying, donuts were more like fried cakes or fritters. We encourage you to "sail" back through today's Wonder to learn WHO history says most likely came up with the idea for donuts and why! Speaking of snow We're not sure how they make perfect donut "middles," Mrs.
We're also glad you guys are donut fans just like we are here in Wonderopolis! Thank you for visiting Wonderopolis today and sharing your comment with us! It's really cool to see how donuts are made there. We especially like how they go through the icing waterfall We appreciate you guys! Hi, Abby! Thanks for sharing that you love donuts We didn't mean to make you go "donuts" for today's Wonder! We like the background, too! We wish there was smell-o-vision or taste-o-vision on our computers.
Then we could all enjoy those yummy treats even more! We haven't ever tried a red velvet donut before We think it would be really great to get some donuts in the mail, too, Liam! You guys are really making us hungry with your favorite donut flavors, Mrs.
Those all sound delicious!
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