Each year on the first Friday in June, people participate in Doughnut or Donut Day. In 1917, the original “Salvation Army Doughnut” was first served by the ladies of the Salvation Army. This day celebrates the doughnut and honors the Salvation Army Lassies, the women that served doughnuts to soldiers during World War 1.
The doughnuts were often cooked in oil inside the metal helmets of American soldiers. American infantrymen were then commonly called “doughboys.” A more standard spelling is donut.
The Salvation Army is a charitable Christian organization that works to help the poor and the hungry. It was founded in London in 1865.
The two most common types are the steroidal ring doughnut and the filled doughnut, a flattened sphere injected with fruit preserves, cream, custard, or other sweet fillings. A small spherical piece of dough may be cooked as a doughnut hole. Doughnut varieties are also divided into cake and risen type doughnuts.
Just a few hours of your time, or a donation towards their organization will ensure they continue to be able to do their good work the world round.
