The advent of this treat dates back more specifically to the first World War when, in 1917, a group of eleven Salvation Army women led by Helen Purviance went to work on a batch of flour and oil some miles behind the trenches in support of the American First Division. Purviance prepared some dough and began frying dough rings in hot oiled pans. The effort produced the first so called "doughnuts" and these quickly become a favorite treat among the soldiers. These "doughnuts" were also served up with hot coffee along the lines for the duration of WWl and the boys who ate them soon earned the nickname "doughboys."
Coffee and donuts have been married ever since.
After the war, during the 1920's and well into the heart of the Depression, coffee and donuts evolved as the quintessential American treat and donut shops sprung up across the country.
Now . . . donuts have become a big business, a staple for breakfast and for treats. I eat 'em. You eat 'em. And with coffee, who wouldn't love 'em?
It's a wonderful thing . . . knowing we are a part of such an illustrious history of dough.
Just remember. All things--including donuts--in moderation.
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