The iconic adult cartoon television series, The Simpsons, has been around for 33 years and is considered the longest-running scripted TV program in America, even though it is shown around the world. Although the show has had many popular and sometimes controversial moments, The Simpsons have provided us with meaningful content and the laughs we need to get through a tough time. They have become part of our daily lives.
One of the most famous sayings from the main character, Homer, is “Mmm, donuts” followed by the sound of Homer’s stomach growling with anticipation for what’s to come. If you like the Simpsons, you will love this Homer Simpson Donut recipe from Keesha’s Kitchen. The Homer Simpson donut is a traditional glazed with strawberry-flavored white chocolate truffle icing and topped with as many rainbow sprinkles as a donut can hold.
What Homer Has Taught Us About Donuts
We can learn a lot about life from the creators of The Simpsons and what a great gift a donut can be. Homer has taught us the following about a donut:
- You can’t eat just one
- The bigger the better
- They are the ultimate fashion statement
- Organized crime deals in donuts
- Donuts make the worst workday better
- Donuts can be sacrificed to the Gods of science if need be
- If hell has donuts, it’ll be just fine there
- No matter how good life is it is not complete without donuts
- Donuts are better with friends
Of course, Homer’s donuts will not save your life or bring peace to the world, but they are a great addition to your morning routine. And even though The Simpsons are a fictional television program, the Homer Simpsons donuts are real food. You can make your very own strawberry-covered donuts anytime you feel like it.
History of The Donut
No one is exactly sure when or where the first donut appeared, but some records say it was the Dutch. The Dutch created the Olykoeks, also referred to as “oil cakes” in the early 19th century. In the beginning, these small balls of dough were fried in fat, mainly pork. Since they were a dense type of cake batter, the middle of the balls did not cook as fast as the outer edges. This allowed the cook to fill the middle of the ball with something like fruit that did not require cooking. The Dutch began to immigrate to the United States and brought their “oil cakes” with them.
New Shape
It is said that a ship’s captain, Hansen Gregory, decided to adjust the dough ball into a circle with a hole in it, like a life preserver ring. This allowed the cook to fry the donuts faster and without the filling. Making them perfect for a small space like a ship. They were also a sweet treat for the sailors who were used to eating more savory and bland foods.
There are still the donuts with filling, like jelly donuts and they are just as delicious as the variety with the hole in them.
