Doughnut
Doughnut
Doughnut (pronounced: /ˈdoʊnʌt/ or /ˈdoʊnət/) is a type of fried dough confectionery or dessert food. The term is often shortened to donut in the United States. Both terms are often used interchangeably in the English-speaking world.
Etymology
The term "doughnut" is derived from the words "dough" and "nut". "Dough" is a common term for a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients that is baked into a type of bread. The "nut" in "doughnut" refers to the shape of the food, which is often round like a nut.
Varieties
There are many different types of doughnuts, including ring doughnuts, jelly doughnuts, and cream-filled doughnuts. Each variety has its own unique characteristics and ingredients.
Related Terms
- Fritter: A type of fried dough that is often filled with fruit or meat.
- Beignet: A French doughnut that is square in shape and covered with powdered sugar.
- Cronut: A hybrid of a croissant and a doughnut, invented in New York City.
- Churro: A Spanish and Mexican pastry that is similar to a doughnut, but is long and thin and often served with a dipping sauce.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Doughnut
- Wikipedia's article - Doughnut
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