Today it's National Donuts Day and I love donuts.
Donut Lassies: The Salvation Army dispatched brave ladies, dubbed "Donut Lassies," to France during World War I. These ladies set up bases of operations close to the front lines. They prepared delectable sweets, called donuts, and supplied thousands of soldiers with necessities in improvised huts! The troops' morale was raised by these donuts, which gave joy and hope to the battlefield.
Donut Popularisation: Donuts gained popularity in the US thanks to the efforts of The Donut Lassies. Upon their return from combat in Europe, the soldiers, dubbed "doughboys," carried their newly discovered fondness for donuts with them.
National Donut Day was established in 1938 by The Salvation Army as a way to earn money during the Great Depression. Each year, on the first Friday in June, people celebrate it to pay tribute to the Donut Lassies and draw a connection between giving donuts and offering hope.
Recipe: Want to try making the century-old Salvation Army WWI donuts? Here’s the recipe:
Ingredients: Eggs, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, lard (or substitute with butter or vegetable oil).
Directions: Mix ingredients (except oil) to make dough, knead, roll, and cut into rings. Fry in hot oil, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
So, next time you enjoy a donut, think of the Donut Lassies and their impact!
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