Doughnut: A Global History

Doughnuts, Like Hot Dogs And Apple Pie, Are Widely Seen As A Quintessentially American Food.but Their Story Is Much Older, One That Began In The Old World. Doughnut: A Global History Reveals The Long History And Wide Reach Of These Deep-fried Dough Delights. Heather Hunswick Takes Readers On An Exciting Ride From Pre-history, To Ancient Egypt And Rome, Through Medieval And Renaissance Europe, And Up To The New World. Here, Doughnuts Evolved From The Open-hearth To The Present, With Its Many Old And Familiar Local Favorites, Popular Commercial Brands, And New Waves Of Mouth-watering Artisanal Creations. It’s A Story That Encompasses Not Just Culinary History, But The Doughnut’s Role In Art And Culture, Health And Social Changes, And Fad And Fashion. So Pour A Cup Of Coffee And Settle In For A Great Read, One Sure To Delight Doughnut Lovers And Food Historians Alike.