Posted on Oct 21, 2023
Craving a donut in Kansas City? You need to try these locally-owned bakeries
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The donut — or doughnut — is a Dutch import that became an American tradition. Sprinkled across the Kansas City metro are shops that have perfected the fried treat, from classic yeast donuts and creative twists like the mochi donut to fanciful seasonal options.
Myth surrounds the creation of the modern donut. Fried dough was originally introduced to the Americas by Dutch settlers in the 17th century in what is modern-day New York. This dough sometimes contained a filling of fruit and nuts — thus, the term “doughnuts.”
However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that the truly American version of the donut was invented.
The story goes that an American sailor named Hanson Gregory used a tin on his ship to cut a hole in the doughnut to give it the now-familiar circular shape. As for why, that’s where the story moves into myth. The most logical explanation, and the one that is generally accepted, is that the center wouldn’t cook all the way through, so he just took out the middle.
Myth surrounds the creation of the modern donut. Fried dough was originally introduced to the Americas by Dutch settlers in the 17th century in what is modern-day New York. This dough sometimes contained a filling of fruit and nuts — thus, the term “doughnuts.”
However, it wasn’t until the 1800s that the truly American version of the donut was invented.
The story goes that an American sailor named Hanson Gregory used a tin on his ship to cut a hole in the doughnut to give it the now-familiar circular shape. As for why, that’s where the story moves into myth. The most logical explanation, and the one that is generally accepted, is that the center wouldn’t cook all the way through, so he just took out the middle.
Craving a donut in Kansas City? You need to try these locally-owned bakeries
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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..."Blackhole Bakery began in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, so the fact that they have thrived is a testament to the quality of their baked goods and donuts. The Troost Avenue shop open at 7 a.m. and go until 2 p.m., or until they sell out. The best advice is to go early, which is going to be a running theme with all the shops in this list.
As your eyes take in all the cakes, fresh croissants, and other baked goods, you can’t help but see the bright rows of Blackhole’s signature mochi donuts. Here is something special.
Mochi donuts are originally from Japan and have made their way into America via Hawaii. Like a baseball-sized donut hole, mochi donuts are made from rice flour instead of the expected wheat flour but have an almost crisp crust. Expect them to be a bit thicker and chewier than a normal donut.
Along with flakey croissants and cinnamon rolls, Blackhole Bakery on Troost Avenue makes the only mochi donut in Kansas City.
Blackhole flavors that crust with sugar, glaze, or other seasonal combinations such as bacon maple — a combination of sweet and savory that hits just right. At other times of the year, you might find mochi donut flavors like sour plum, London fog or pistachio orange."...
..."Blackhole Bakery began in 2020, in the middle of the pandemic, so the fact that they have thrived is a testament to the quality of their baked goods and donuts. The Troost Avenue shop open at 7 a.m. and go until 2 p.m., or until they sell out. The best advice is to go early, which is going to be a running theme with all the shops in this list.
As your eyes take in all the cakes, fresh croissants, and other baked goods, you can’t help but see the bright rows of Blackhole’s signature mochi donuts. Here is something special.
Mochi donuts are originally from Japan and have made their way into America via Hawaii. Like a baseball-sized donut hole, mochi donuts are made from rice flour instead of the expected wheat flour but have an almost crisp crust. Expect them to be a bit thicker and chewier than a normal donut.
Along with flakey croissants and cinnamon rolls, Blackhole Bakery on Troost Avenue makes the only mochi donut in Kansas City.
Blackhole flavors that crust with sugar, glaze, or other seasonal combinations such as bacon maple — a combination of sweet and savory that hits just right. At other times of the year, you might find mochi donut flavors like sour plum, London fog or pistachio orange."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Doughnuts? If they are from Holland, why does their next door neighbor France only have Beignets? (aka ‘pets-de-none’ or ‘nun’s fart’ in French?
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