Donuts

Doughnuts are a delicious and popular sweet food consisting of a fried dough, generally in the shape of a ring with a hole in the center, although filled or hole-less versions can also be found. Their spongy texture and sweet flavor make them a favorite dessert or breakfast in many cultures.

The origin of doughnuts dates back to the Netherlands, where they were known as oliekoek (oil cakes). However, the modern version with a hole in the center became popular in the United States in the 19th century. Today, doughnuts are part of the traditional pastry in numerous countries, especially in Latin and North America.

Among their properties, doughnuts are a quick source of energy due to their carbohydrate and fat content. However, they should be consumed in moderation as they are usually high in sugars and calories. In homemade or industrial preparation, they can have different toppings such as icings, chocolate chips, sprinkled sugar, or fillings of cream, jam, or chocolate.

In the Hispanic world, in addition to doughnuts, this sweet is known by various synonyms depending on the region, such as rosquillas (in several countries), berlinesas (especially in Mexico for certain filled varieties), roscas fritas, or even pan de boda in some areas. Nevertheless, the word doughnuts is widely understood and used to describe this type of sweet fried dough.