Could the very best donuts in Minnesota be the simplest ones?
Minnesota’s donut scene is famous for over-the-top creations loaded with crazy toppings and wild flavors, but according to a top food site, the best donut in the North Star State is not a flashy, stuffed, or sprinkled masterpiece, but a humble classic from a local shop with two somewhat hidden locations.
“the best we’ve ever tasted”
Where Do Donuts Come From, Anyway?
Before we dive into what some are calling Minnesota’s best, let’s give a nod to the rich (and fried) history of the donut. These sweet treats have been around for centuries, first appearing in Europe before crossing the pond to America.
Most food historians trace the American donut’s roots back to Dutch settlers in the 1600s, who made “olykoeks” (literally “oily cakes”), deep-fried dough balls often filled with nuts or fruit.
The classic ring shape we know today is credited to a clever New England ship captain named Hanson Gregory, who reportedly poked a hole in the middle so his dough would fry evenly. Genius move…