The Top 11 Donuts

In this mouthwatering episode of "The Top 11", host Donut Delights takes viewers on a sugary journey through the ultimate donut countdown. From the timeless Old Fashioned to the iconic Krispy Kreme Original Glazed, each delectable donut is explored in delicious detail. Discover the history, unique flavors, and cultural significance behind fan-favorites like the Jelly donut, Chocolate Frosted, and Maple Bacon. With expert insights and drool-worthy visuals, this episode is a dream come true for donut devotees. Prepare to salivate as the top 11 donuts that will make your taste buds sing are revealed. Don't miss this sweetest of countdowns!

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Episode Transcript

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Calarugu Shark Media. Welcome to anothertasty episode of the Top Eleven. Today,
we're counting down the top eleven doughnutsthat will make your taste buds sing.
Get ready to salivate as we explorethese sweet doughey delights. Kicking off

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our list is the classic old fashioneddoughnut. Its craggy, golden brown exterior
and dense cake like interior make ita timeless favorite. The old fashioned doughnut
has been around since the mid nineteenthcentury and was originally known as the olikoech,
a Dutch word meaning oily cake.At number ten, we have the

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jelly donut. Bite into this pillowy, soft doughnut and experience a burst of
fruity goodness in your mouth. InGermany, jelly donuts are called berliners and
are traditionally eaten on New Year's Evefor good luck. Coming in at number
nine is the chocolate frost doughnut.The rich chocolatey glaze atop a fluffy doughnut
base is a match made in heaven. The chocolate glaze on doughnuts is often

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made with a combination of cocoa powder, butter, and milk. At number
eight, we have the maple bacondoughnut. The sweet and smoky combination of
maple glaze and crispy bacon bits willhave you craving more. The maple bacon
doughnut gained popularity in the early twothousands as part of the bacon crays in
the culinary world. Sliding into numberseven is the apple fritter. This large,

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lumpy doughnut is packed with cinnamon spicedapple chunks and drizzled with a sweet
glaze. The apple fritter is oftenlarger than the average doughnut, making it
a filling treat. At number six, we have the powdered sugar doughnut.
The simple yet satisfying combination of asoft doughnut coated in a generous dusting of
powdered sugar is a classic for areason. Powdered sugar is also known as

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confection as sugar and is made byfinely grinding grains annulated sugar and adding a
small amount of cornstarch to prevent clumping. Coming in at number five is the
Boston cream doughnut. This doughnut isfilled with a luscious vanilla custard and topped
with a smooth chocolate glaze, makingit a delectable treat. The Boston cream
doughnut is inspired by the Boston creampie, which was created at Boston's Parker

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House Hotel in the nineteenth century.At number four, we have the iconic
glazed doughnut. The crisp sugar glazethat crackles with each bite, and the
light airy texture make this doughnut acrowd pleaser. The glazed doughnut is often
used as a measure of a doughnutshop's quality, as it showcases the baker's
skill in creating a perfect balance oftextures and flavors. Taking the third spot

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is the blueberry cake doughnut. Thetender, moist cake doughnut is studded with
juicy blueberries and often topped with asweet glaze. Blueberries are not only delicious,
but also packed with an oxidants,making this doughnut a slightly healthier choice
if you ignore the sugar content.Just missing the top spot is the cinnamon

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sugar donut. The warm, aromaticcinnamon sugarcoating on a freshly fried doughnut is
a simple pleasure that never fails todelight. Cinnamon has been used as a
spice for thousands of years and wasonce considered a luxury item valued as highly
as gold. When we come back, it's the number one donut taking the

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crown as the number one donut isthe Crispy Cream original glazed donut. The
melt in your mouth, texture andthe perfect balance of sweetness make this doughnut
a true masterpiece. Fun fact,Crispy Cream doughnuts are made fresh daily and
when the hot now sign is litup, you know you're in for a
warm, gooey treat straight off theproduction line. And there you have the

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Top eleven doughnuts that are sure tosatisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you prefer
classic flavors or adventurous combinations, there'sa doughnut out there for everyone. Portions
of this podcast may have been createdwith AI, which is good because it
means there's leftover doughnuts for us toeat. Join us next time for another
delicious countdown on the Top eleven