The History of Donuts and Fried Doughs Around the World
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 Published On Aug 10, 2023

#donuts , with their irresistible taste and iconic shape, have become a beloved treat enjoyed by people across the #globe . But have you ever wondered about the fascinating #history behind these doughy delights? In this episode we’ll discover the history behind donuts and fried doughs, and we’ll take a journey around the globe to learn about the different #regional favorites.

We'll start with our journey of the history of donuts and fried doughs by heading back in time to learn how long donuts have been made. Then we'll find out how donuts have changed over the years, into what we know them as now. Then, we'll head on a journey around the globe to learn about various regional donuts. In north America, we'll stop by the #unitedstates to learn about the #boston cream donut ; jump over to #mexico for a taste of a #churro , and then a quick stop in #canada for a bite of a #beavertail .

#europe has some of the tastiest fried doughs. We'll learn about #french #beignets #dutch #oliebollen , and #germany 's #berliner Pfannkuchen. Oh! and we can't forget to stop in #hungary and #poland for some #fank and pączki. The #middleeast has a long history of making donuts and fried doughs. We'll find out the history of #israel 's sufganiyot , and how #tulumba has become a #turkish favorite. Then we'll learn about other middle east favorites such as Awamat in #lebanon and Zoolbia in #iran .

#asia and #australia are know for having some of the most #delicious #foods anywhere in the #world , and it is no different for their donuts and fried doughs. We'll stop over in #japan to sample a delicious filled an- doughnut and some tasty #balushahi in #india . Then, we'll head over to #china to learn about the history of #youtiao and #selroti in #nepal . Not to be outdone, are binangkal and the Kitchener bun which have become regional favorites in the #philippines and Australia respectively

#southamerica is historically known for its spicy #cuisine but it's the complete opposite when it comes to their delectably #sweet donuts and fried doughs. Let's learn about how picarones have become a regional favorite in #peru , how #sonhos have become more than just dreams in #Brazil, and how bolas de fraile have become a staple in #argentina . Our last stop on our journey around the world to learn the history of donuts and fried doughs will be in #africa . Where we will find out the history of koeksister in #southafrica , #sfenj in #northafrica , and Vitumbua in east Africa.

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