Donut Mania: Happy National Donut Day!

In honor of today being "National Donut Day", I thought that I'd share a few interesting facts and recipes on donuts!  Donuts, or "Doughnuts" were introduced into America by Dutch settlers who also shared with  us  many different desserts such as cookies, cobbler and cream pies.  In 1864, a 16 year-old boy named Hansen  Gregory, invented the first ring-shaped doughnut, or "oil cake" as they called it.  He said the he made the hole in the middle by using a salt and pepper tin from a ship...SMART KID!!!

Americans consume over 10 billion donuts a year.  Without a doubt, Krispy Kreme is the most popular Donut in America.  Krispy Kreme serves over 1.3 million donuts daily in America alone.  Also, you can't even begin to think about Donuts without mentioning...DUNKIN!  Who can forget the commercials with the little guy?!!?  Dunkin is still going strong, selling over 50 different donuts and serving over 3 million customers daily!  So, one thing's for sure, whether we wait for the "hot and ready" sign or we "run on dunkins", Americans loves their Donuts!

Here's a quick Donut Recipe that takes very little effort and time...


Quick Biscuit Donuts

Canned Pillsbury Biscuits
Oil
Powdered Sugar
Hershey's Chocolate

It's very basic.  Take the Biscuits and use a small round cookie cutter or your finger and poke a hole in the center if desired.  It's not necessary.
Get oil nice and hot in pan and when ready, toss in the biscuits. 
Once the biscuits are browned on all sides, take out and cover with confectioner's sugar or chocolate while hot. 
Serve warm!


Berry-Filled Donuts

4 cups vegetable oil

1  package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
3/4 cup seedless strawberry jam
1 cup confectioners' sugar

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry biscuits, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a very small tip. Fill bag with jam. Push the tip through the side of each doughnut to fill with jam. Dust with confectioners' sugar while warm. Serve immediately.





Don't forget to take advantage of "Donut Day" and get your free donut!!!  If not, make these!  They take seconds, kids love them and they are oh, so yummy!


*Remember...Your life is way more than average, so go out and live it in a BIG way!