Donuts are a favorite treat for many people around the world. They come in different sizes, shapes, and flavors. Some donuts are small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, while others are so big that they require a team of people to make them. In this article, we will talk about the biggest donut in the world.
The Record-Breaking Donut
The biggest donut in the world was created in 1998 by a group of bakers from Utica, New York. The donut weighed 1.7 tons and was 16 feet in diameter. It took a team of 60 bakers 9 hours to make the donut.
The donut was so big that it had to be cooked in a specially made oven. The oven was built on-site and was 28 feet long and 8 feet wide. It took 8 hours to bake the donut, and it was then transported to the National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California, where it was put on display.
The Ingredients
The biggest donut in the world was made using the following ingredients:
- 1,200 pounds of flour
- 2,800 pounds of sugar
- 2,000 pounds of shortening
- 1,000 pounds of eggs
- 175 gallons of milk
- 300 pounds of yeast
The bakers mixed all the ingredients in a giant mixing bowl, which was 10 feet in diameter. It took them 3 hours to mix all the ingredients.
Other Large Donuts
The biggest donut in the world is not the only large donut ever made. In fact, there have been several other large donuts made over the years.
In 2014, a bakery in Texas created a donut that was 10 feet in diameter and weighed 1,619 pounds. The donut was made to celebrate National Donut Day and was sold in slices.
In 2012, a bakery in Indonesia created a donut that was 16 feet in diameter and weighed 397 pounds. The donut was made to celebrate the country's Independence Day.
Conclusion
The biggest donut in the world is truly a marvel of baking. It took a team of 60 bakers 9 hours to create, and it weighed 1.7 tons. While there have been other large donuts made over the years, the record-breaking donut from Utica, New York, still holds the title for the biggest donut in the world.
