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The donut, this round, fluffy and sweet confectionery has become one of the favorite delicacies of people big and small all over the world. But have you ever wondered why donuts have a hollow in the center? What secret is hidden in this seemingly useless hole? Let's go down and see~~
The Legend of the Birth of the Central Cave
The hole in the center of the donut actually has a long history, dating back to the United States in the early 19th century. At that time, donuts were made by hand, baked or fried, but they often had problems in the cooking process, that is, the outer layer was easy to be cooked, but the inside was not cooked enough, which made the donut making process more difficult. become difficult and time-consuming.
The history of the donut is controversial, and legend has it that an American sailor named Hanson Gregory faced a similar problem during his voyages. To fix this, he took a pepper shaker and hollowed out the center of the donut, allowing the entire donut to heat more evenly during cooking. He taught his mother the simple yet ingenious recipe, and the hole-in-the-center doughnut spread. Of course, there is nothing technical about poking a hole in the center of a donut. If you are interested in other historical sources, you can refer toWikipedia's introduction to donuts.
The functions and benefits of holes
- evenly heated: The main function of the hole in the center of the donut is to ensure that the entire donut is heated evenly during cooking. The presence of holes allows for better heat transfer to the inside, ensuring that the donut is cooked evenly inside and out.
- fast cooking: Due to the presence of the central hole, the cooking time of the donut is greatly reduced, which improves efficiency and saves time.
- Add fill options: The presence of holes provides the possibility of filling fillings for donuts. It allows pastry chefs to add various fillings, such as cream, jam or chocolate, to the holes of the donuts. This is equivalent to expanding the flavor options of donuts, increasing the variety and surprise of the taste.
donut shape
Modern donuts come in a variety of shapes and variations, allowing people to enjoy a variety of choices in terms of taste and appearance. From traditional ring donuts to creative shapes such as bear paws, twists, and sticks, the donuts can also be fine-tuned according to different shapes and recipes in the process of making donuts, for example, coated with chocolate, icing, sugar Powder, jam or cinnamon powder, etc., can add types of donuts, providing a richer taste experience and choices.
A Sweet Holiday – International Donut Day
International Donut Dayis a special day to celebrate donuts, usually celebrated on the first Friday in June each year. The festival originated in 1938 and was initiated by the American charitable organization "The Salvation Army" (The Salvation Army) to commemorate the stories of women workers of the Salvation Army who provided donuts to soldiers during World War I. This tradition continues to this day and has slowly evolved into a global celebration. So, whether you're a fan of traditional donuts or innovative twists, gobble up the donuts this holiday season! !
References
1. Donut - Wikipedia
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