From a site about history of doughnuts, it is pointed out that doughnuts
began with small batches of dough left over from making bread. The
Pilgrims learned this is Holland, and brought the idea with them to
Massachusetts. In 1847, a boy asked his mother to make rings, because
he didn't like soggy centers. So, the ring doughnut was born. At first
doughnuts were yeast raised, and cooked in hot fat. When fat became
a dirty word, the cake doughnut was developed, the raising achieved with
baking powder. Or both baking powder and yeast, as in Martha Stewart recipe.
If you take one look at the recipe, you are almost certain to forget making your
own. It's a lot of work. The one thing I couldn't find out is how commercial donuts
have so little oil on them.
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