Pity the powdered doughnut.

November 21, 2001 4:44 PM

Pity the powdered doughnut. Always the last one left in the box and now tainted forever by terrorism. Shed a tear for its demise then cheer up by reading this slightly skewed history of the hole-y pastry. (via Scrubbles)
posted by MrBaliHai (25 comments total)

Still hungry for more? Visit Alan Thompson's House of Donuts.
posted by MrBaliHai at 4:51 PM on November 21, 2001

The Doughnut Manifesto says "powdered doughnuts are the only mantra."
posted by Carol Anne at 5:07 PM on November 21, 2001

powdered doughnuts rule!! makes me wanna get some now. pitty it's 01:16am.
posted by stevridie at 5:17 PM on November 21, 2001

I like Hot Doughnuts, and I like them Now.

posted by hotdoughnutsnow at 5:37 PM on November 21, 2001

The key to understanding powered doughnuts is knowing that the white powder, while it may not be anthrax, is not all powered sugar, either. There's filler. And it does not digest well.
posted by Mo Nickels at 6:24 PM on November 21, 2001

doughnut fans should also check out the delightful donuty.com - 'all donuts, all the time'
posted by sawks at 6:28 PM on November 21, 2001

"I like Hot Doughnuts, and I like them Now."

And how silly do I feel that all this time I've been reading your nick as "Hot Doughnut Snow."
posted by jennyb at 6:31 PM on November 21, 2001

Me Too.
posted by hellinskira at 6:34 PM on November 21, 2001

you guys obviously have a god before Krispy Kreme. Thou shall not partake in lesser pastries.
posted by machaus at 6:36 PM on November 21, 2001

Blimey, I'd have to concur on "Hot Doughnut Snow." I thought it was surrealist.
posted by argybarg at 6:38 PM on November 21, 2001

And how silly do I feel that all this time I've been reading your nick as "Hot Doughnut Snow."

Me Too.

Blimey, I'd have to concur on "Hot Doughnut Snow." I thought it was surrealist.


i did too for a couple days and then i started to wonder what 'hot doughnut snow' was.

hmm... unexplained bacon doughnuts.
posted by jerseygirl at 6:51 PM on November 21, 2001

Mmmmm.....free goo....
posted by hellinskira at 7:03 PM on November 21, 2001

Ooh, floorpie!
posted by solistrato at 7:17 PM on November 21, 2001

All this and psychedelic republicans, too. Did I just log on in an alternate reality?
posted by y2karl at 7:22 PM on November 21, 2001

I was actually suprised to hear how poorly powdered donughts sell... Are not powdered doughnut holes the only kind of doughnut holes worth eating? They were one of my favorite snacks as a child... They went really well with a Pepsi.

M'kay, it does make me sick to think of eating that now. But for pure sugar buzz, I'm not sure how that can be beat.
posted by FortyT-wo at 7:50 PM on November 21, 2001

All this and more at the Golden Gate Tunnel Donut Court
posted by stbalbach at 8:12 PM on November 21, 2001

Whither the Funnel Cake Fiend...
posted by BentPenguin at 8:12 PM on November 21, 2001

Ever notice Krispy Kreme spells it doughnut while Dunkin spells it donut
posted by stbalbach at 8:16 PM on November 21, 2001

Forget donuts (or doughnuts), if only churros would make their way over here (best picture I could find). Those who have had them with hot chocolate at 4:00 am in the morning in Madrid know what I'm talking about.
posted by Voyageman at 8:43 PM on November 21, 2001

Mo Nickels: The key to understanding powered doughnuts...

Hmmm..."powered" donuts? Are we talking solar energy here, or some sort of cold-fusion pastry?

BTW, tried my first-ever Krispy-Kreme last week -- first few bites were OK, but it slowly dawned on me, as I finished the third donut, that I was in the presence of Greatness. The taste and subtlety take a minute or two to kick in, it seems. Looking forward to my next batch.
posted by davidmsc at 10:27 PM on November 21, 2001

Speaking of the munchies, how about some TROUT Ice Cream to go with those KKs? He also has tomatoe, corn, squid and of course Beef. 709 flavors and counting...
posted by Mack Twain at 10:45 PM on November 21, 2001

I always did like a hot, powdered ring.
posted by jackiemcghee at 2:54 AM on November 22, 2001

Ever notice Krispy Kreme spells it doughnut while Dunkin spells it donut

Reason right there to choose Krispy Kreme. Damn illiterates.

I always thought it was "Hot Doughnuts Now," but "Hot Doughnut Snow" is BRILLIANT, much better. Change your name, dude.
posted by rushmc at 7:33 AM on November 22, 2001

I hadn't tried doughnuts before going to the US. I was fresh, impartial, uncorrupted by marketing or word of mouth.

Krispy Kremes are better. I had my first in Pigeon Forge. There shops are all so shiny and metallic and clean. And their doughnuts are just better tasting, I think.
posted by oddity at 9:40 AM on November 22, 2001

i'm sorry, but the boston creme doughnut owns all.

I always thought it was "Hot Doughnuts Now," but "Hot Doughnut Snow" is BRILLIANT, much better. Change your name, dude.

that's the genius part about it all! he doesn't have to!
posted by lotsofno at 11:06 AM on November 22, 2001