small cake of sweetened or, sometimes unsweetened rich, light dough fried in fat, typically shaped like a ring.Whether you spell it "donut" or "doughnut" we have to agree this celestial concoction is one of the greatest culinary inventions ever. In our town, we have a family-owned bakery that sells a pretty amazing doughnut/donut. I am a die-hard Krispy-Kreme fan, myself.
Today is National Doughnut Day and I feel somewhat obliged to participate in this worthy holiday. I remember the first doughnut I ever had. Must of been around 1967. I was around six years old. My mother made them from scratch at home. They were truly magical! Warm sugary little bites...a little crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Ahhhhh!
So, now you know... I have my mother to
Moving on. Since we have established that I am a dedicated, unofficial member of the No Carb Left Behind fan club, having met all the requirements for membership, and possessing the love handles to prove it, I feel a certain duty, a responsibility of sorts to womankind to come up with healthier versions of tasty foods. It's true, I admit, I get weak in the knees when it comes to mere visions of donuts/doughnuts. For Carbs' sake, I have been known to drive 100 miles for a Krispy-Kreme. The thoughts of butter, bread or desserts can literally throw me into a feeding frenzy that rivals a Great White vs Baby Seal attack.
But, alas, now that I am on this self-assigned mission to discover healthier ways to make and partake of the delicious foods I
First, to appreciate the worthiness of this self-assigned project, like all good educators, one must do hours and hours of research. But, since it is summer and I am on a vacation, I will provide you with a wonderful link I found: History of the Donut. You can thank me later.
So, study up, leave your thoughts or experiences with this small cake of sweetened or, sometimes unsweetened rich, light dough fried in fat, typically shaped like a ring in my comment box.
I''ll be back later with the scientific results of this sweet baking assignment.
2 comments:
Hey Gina! I'm willing to sacrifice myself as a guinea pig for your taste test trials! One look at me and you'll rest assured that I am more than qualified for this position! Love ya! BTW, the salsa is the best I've ever had! Thanks, friend!
I'm a founding member of the No Carb Left Behind association, too! (complete with love handles and a pot belly) When I read that it was National Doughnut Day...well, well, decisions, decisions. Go for the freebie at Dunkin D? or the freebie at Krispy Kreme? I decided to go all out with a couple of my favorite-all-time doughnuts from Dancing Goats (lovingly crafted by Duck's Cosmic Kitchen.) I am completely and totally sated and feel not the least bit guilty...it was a national holiday, for goodness sakes, I owe it to my countrymen. Gina, have you tried making Ree Drummond's donut recipe? They look divine.
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