National Doughnut Day is June 4, 2010 and Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Donuts are both offering free doughnuts. These offers are “in participating locations” and “while supplies last” so be sure to check with your Krispy Kreme location before you try and claim a free doughnut.
Krispy Kreme locations
It is relatively easy to get your free doughnut at Krispy Kreme locations. There is a list of Krispy Kreme locations participating in the Free Doughnut Day on their website. Once the store has opened on June 4, National Doughnut Day, stop in as soon after they open as you can. Claim your free doughnut. Make sure to let the doughnut shop employees know that you appreciate their hard work. The Krispy Kreme offer is good only while supplies last.
Free doughnut day Dunkin Donuts locations
It is slightly more difficult to get a free doughnut at Dunkin Donuts. Dunkin Doughnuts locations are offering a free doughnut, but only with a drink purchase. So stop into the nearest Dunkin Donuts , purchase an iced coffee or other drink, and claim your free doughnut. As always, don’t forget to thank the Dunkin Donuts location employees; they will be having a very long day.
Make your own National Doughnut Day
Everybody knows that doughnuts aren’t exactly the healthiest of treats. Celebrating National Doughnut Day doesn’t have to mean visiting Krispy Kreme locations or Dunkin Doughnuts locations. Try making your own instead. Start with a sweet dough that is leavened with baking powder, then fry it. Try out this recipe to start with:
- Single large egg
- One quarter-cup sugar
- 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
- 1/2 cup milk or liquid
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups flour
- two teaspoons baking powder, for rise
- Melted butter or frosting or sugar for topping
Whisk together milk, egg, sugar, milk, and butter, then stir in flour, baking powder. Roll out the dough to half an inch thick, after chilling it until you are able to work with it. Heat vegetable oil to 375 degrees while the dough is chilling. Once you’ve cut out the shapes, fry them for a few minutes on each side. Drain the doughnuts on paper towel, and top to your pleasure.
