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TGIF: National Doughnut Day is June 7

The delicious fried sugary glory that is the donut is surely something to celebrate.

The history of National Doughnut Day is succinctly recounted on  Cute Calendar. In a nutshell: the Salvation Army started this whole thing off  in 1938 in Chicago as a fundraiser-plus-commemoration of the women who served doughnuts to members of our armed services in WWI. 

Who knew! 

We are eating fewer donuts these days. The baking industry noted a 4 percent decline in doughnut sales in 2012,  AIB International said, citing Milling & Baking News from Jan. 8.

However, they still seem to be pretty popular. What's the most popular doughnut? 

That question was asked on ChaCha in the past 20 days, and the Internet answer site declared it to be the classic glazed.  

That means it is baked with yeast, is dipped in honey, and has the shape known in the biz as the toroidal ring.

The most popular doughnut brand in 2012, said AIB International, again citing Milling & Baking News, was Donettes, made by Hostess Brands.  (BTW for those suffering from Donette withdrawal, the new owners of Hostess plan to reopen plants in Kansas, Indiana, Georgia and Illinois, says the Atlanta Journal Constitution.)

Meanwhile, closer to home, fast-food giant Dunkin’ Donuts is celebrating as it has since 2009, by offering customers a free donut with a purchase of any beverage. Customers can select a donut of their choosing (while supplies last). 
  
Of course, you can grab a glazed off the tray at your favorite deli. Or check in with your local bakery to see if they're producing the delicious fried sugary glory on Friday ... like those famous apple-cider doughnuts at the market at Wilkens Farm.

Field Editor Dina Sciortino contributed to this report.


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