FOOD HISTORY: Who Invented Doughnuts?
(REF: Kennedy, Lesley. “Who Invented Doughnuts?” HISTORY, 29 Sep. 2026, https://www.history.com/articles/doughnuts-invented.)
A truly excellent question. Donut lovers want to know who to thank. LOL.
No one knows who truly invented the doughnut. However, the doughnut hole is often credited to Hanson Gregory, but the claim is disputed. They say Captain Hanson Gregory invented the ring-shaped doughnut in 1847 by cutting a hole in the center of fried dough to ensure it cooked evenly. Maybe he did. Maybe he didn't.
(“Captain Hanson Gregory - The Inventor of the Doughnut.” Turtle Bunbury Histories, 2 Jun. 2023, https://turtlebunbury.com/document/doughnut/.)
Here's what we know.
Fried dough dates back thousands of years in many cultures, including Chinese, Greek, Roman, and Turkish cuisines. Modern doughnuts evolved from Dutch "oil cakes."
Adolph Levitt invented a doughnut-making machine in 1920, and doughnuts became a national American favorite sweet treat.
(GENGER, BY ARYEH. “The Mouthwatering True Jewish Story of Adolph Levitt and His Marvelous Donut Machine.” St. Louis Jewish Light, 20 Nov. 2023, https://stljewishlight.org/jewishfood/the-mouthwatering-true-jewish-story-of-adolph-levitt-and-his-marvelous-donut-machine/.)
They became a breakfast staple because they paired well with coffee and are now a major part of American food culture.
In the USA, the most popular doughnut brands are Krispy Kreme and Dunkin' Donuts.
My favorite? A custard-filled donut with chocolate frosting is a classic pastry, commonly known as a Boston Cream Donut, featuring a soft, yeast-raised dough injected with vanilla pastry cream and topped with a rich chocolate glaze.
- Cismaru, Joanna. “Boston Cream Donuts.” Craving Home Cooked, 24 May 2024, https://cravinghomecooked.com/boston-cream-donuts/.
Hope you enjoyed these fun facts about “doughnut food history”.
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