Food Lens · Bakery
Donuts
Sweet and rich, with flavor and texture varying widely by style, from a light, airy yeast donut to a denser, cake-style donut.
Lens analyzedDonuts are sweet, fried (or sometimes baked) dough rings or filled rounds, typically glazed, sugared, or frosted, and often filled with cream or jelly. They're sold individually or by the dozen at bakeries, grocery stores, and specialty shops.
Where it comes from
Fried dough sweets have roots in many culinary traditions, and the ring-shaped donut as it's known in North America became especially popular through the growth of dedicated donut shops and bakery chains through the 20th century.
Buying it
Choose donuts that look fresh rather than dry or overly greasy, and check the sell-by time at a bakery counter, since donuts are best eaten the same day they're made.
Storing it
Store donuts at room temperature in a sealed container or bag for a day, since they go stale quickly; refrigeration can dry them out faster, so freezing is a better option for longer storage.
Keeps about 4 days in the pantry.
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