Doughnut facts for kids
A doughnut (sometimes spelled donut in America) is a yummy, deep-fried treat! It's made from a special kind of dough or batter. Doughnuts are a popular dessert or snack enjoyed by many people around the world.
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How Doughnuts Are Made
There are a few ways to make doughnuts. Ring doughnuts, which have a hole in the middle, can be made by shaping a long piece of dough into a circle. Another way is to use a special cutter that cuts out the ring shape and a small "doughnut hole" from the center. This smaller piece can also be cooked!
Doughnuts can be made from two main types of dough. Some use a yeast-based dough, which makes them light and puffy. Others use a special cake batter, making them a bit denser.
When frying, cake doughnuts cook quickly, in about 90 seconds. Yeast-raised doughnuts take a bit longer, around 150 seconds, because they are usually bigger. After frying, yeast doughnuts are often larger and weigh more than cake doughnuts. Some cake doughnuts can even be baked instead of fried, which makes them less fatty.
Different Kinds of Doughnuts
The most common doughnuts are shaped like rings. Another popular type is the filled doughnut. These are round and have tasty fillings inside, like jam, custard, whipped cream, or chocolate.
You might also find "doughnut holes," which are small, round pieces of dough. They are often sold as "munchkins" in some places.
Many doughnuts are covered with a sweet icing (also called "frosting"). This icing is usually made from sugar, water, and different flavors like chocolate. Some doughnuts are simply rolled in sugar or shredded coconut for a sweet coating.
When and Where to Eat Doughnuts
Doughnuts are often eaten in the morning, especially with a hot cup of coffee. You can buy them at special doughnut shops, bakeries, or even grocery stores. People also enjoy doughnuts as a dessert after a meal or as a quick snack any time of day.
Doughnuts and Your Diet
Doughnuts are a delicious treat, but it's important to eat them in moderation. They contain a good amount of fat and sugar. Eating too many fatty foods too often can be unhealthy. It's always a good idea to have a balanced diet with lots of different foods. In Canada, people eat a lot of doughnuts each year!
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Images for kids
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Traditional Polish "doughnuts"
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Doughnuts from the Czech Republic
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Doughnuts with frosting and colorful sprinkles
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Doughnuts being cooked in a deep fryer
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Glazed doughnuts being made at a Krispy Kreme factory
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A variety of doughnuts
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Doughnuts in a display case at a coffee shop
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An animated sucrose molecule, which is a disaccharide, responsible for the sweetness of a doughnut
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Balushahi from India
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An-doughnut filled with red bean paste from Japan
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Buñuelos with ube filling from the Philippines
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A Finnish lihapiirakka
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German Berliner
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An Italian zeppola
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Oliebollen: Dutch doughnuts
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Polish pączki
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Ukrainian pampushky filled with sour cherries
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Two shop-bought lightly glazed yum-yums on a plate. On average they are 12–14 cm (4.7–5.5 in) in length.
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Puntarenas' cream-filled doughnuts
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Krispy Kreme glazed doughnuts
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Powdered, glazed and chocolate doughnuts from a variety pack sold at supermarkets
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Donuts being sold
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Elegant doughnut served at a wedding breakfast in Miami Beach
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Chocolate-frosted doughnut
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Zoolbia and bamiyeh
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Israeli sufganiyot in a wide variety of toppings at a bakery in Tel Aviv, Israel
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South Korean policemen eating doughnuts; policemen liking doughnuts is a common stereotype in some places.
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New York police officers in a Dunkin' Donuts in the East Village
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See also
In Spanish: Dona (comida) para niños
