The Dough in Doughnuts

Behind the making of an American favorite: Doughnuts. Learn more in this America Counts story.

America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers The Dough in Doughnuts At the 1934 World's Fair in Chicago, doughnuts were advertised as the "food hit of the Century of Progress" and became an instant hit at a nickel a piece. National Doughnut Week was launched in the same decade and now, nearly a century later, we celebrate doughnuts the entire month of June (National Doughnut Month and National Doughnut Day on June 4). Read More The doughnut craze could never have been sustained were it not for the invention of the automated doughnut machine by Russian refugee Adolph Levitt in 1920. The equipment needed to make these sweet delights is the engine that drives the doughnut industry and it should come as no surprise that the U.S. Census Bureau surveys the industries that manufacture food-making equipment — from doughnut fryers and doughnut cutters to sugaring tables and doughnut glazers. Continue reading to learn more about: Doughnut-making machines Earning the dough Help us spread the word about America Counts. Share this story on social media or forward it to a friend. Share This You May Be Interested Manufacturing Still Among Top Five U.S. Employers: Held annually on the first Friday in October, Manufacturing Day showcases the contributions of a key economic sector. Learn More About America Counts America Counts tells the stories behind the numbers in a new inviting way. It features stories on various topics such as families, housing, employment, business, education, economy, emergency preparedness, health, population, income and poverty. Contact our Public Information Office for media inquiries or interviews. Don't miss an America Counts story! Subscribe here.

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