Glazed Doughnut
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A glazed doughnut is a sweet, ring-shaped pastry made from a leavened dough that is deep-fried and then coated in a thin, sugary glaze. Its typical ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, butter, yeast, and milk, with the glaze often being a simple mixture of powdered sugar and milk or water. While doughnuts have roots in Dutch olykoeks, the modern glazed doughnut is an iconic American treat, popularized in the early 20th century.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carbohydrate and high-fat food, providing quick energy primarily from refined sugars and fats, with minimal protein or fiber. A standard glazed doughnut contains roughly 200-300 calories per serving.
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the glazed doughnut is a symbol of American comfort food and is famously associated with the phrase 'doughnut worry, be happy.' Nutritionally, its combination of a fluffy, airy interior and a crisp, sweet glaze creates a highly palatable texture that makes it a classic example of a 'hyper-palatable' food.