The 1800s: Doughnuts were introduced in the United States by Dutch settlers who called them "oliebollen", which translates to "oil spheres." The late 1800s: The ring-shaped doughnut became popular, and the first doughnut machines were invented.

Jelly Doughnut The center is stuffed with jelly, jam, or preserves (and sometimes chocolate!), giving you a burst of flavor with each bite. There are several variations of the jelly doughnut, including Berliners, bomboloni, paczki, and sufganiyot. Popular Jelly Doughnut Recipes: Jelly Doughnuts.

Minneapolis and St. Paul have a fantastic doughnut scene. Some of the Cities' best shops have been around for decades, wafting the sweet, tantalizing scents of fried dough, sugar, and cinnamon over their neighborhoods across generations.