Whether you spell it “donut” or “doughnut,” and prefer yeast-raised, glazed, frosted or maple-bacon-jalapeno, it’s hard to pass up a doughnut. And it’s even tougher to pass up a free dougnut.
Friday, June 4 is National Donut Day in 2021, and national doughnut chains are baking up some delectable free treats!
Krispy Kreme
The Hot Light will be on and the glaze waterfalls pouring at Krispy Kreme, where the toughest part of the day might be selecting the doughnut variety you want (it’s Original Glazed for me). Participating shops in the U.S. and Canada will be offering a free doughnut of your choice Friday while supplies last.
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That’s not all—Krispy Kreme is offering freebies for all of 2021. Find out how to get your free doughnut.
Dunkin’
Dunkin’ has been counting down to National Doughnut Day for almost a week now. You’ve got to buy a beverage to get your free doughnut at participating locations, but come on, all the Dunkin’ coffee lovers out there were planning to do that anyway.
Feeling warm? You could sip something cool off the summer menu instead.
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Dunkin’ has lots of behind-the-scenes secrets you might not know.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons doesn’t stop at just one day—the chain’s National Donut Day promotion runs from June 3 through June 15. Participating U.S. locations are offering guests one classic or specialty doughnut for 50 cents with any eligible purchase over 50 cents (guests must be registered Tims Rewards members who scan for Tims Rewards in-restaurant, place a mobile order or place a Tim Hortons delivery order). The promotion includes the chain’s new Creme Filled Ring Donut, a yeast ring doughnut with a creme filling, topped with powdered sugar and a chocolate drizzle. Mmm, summer.
Don’t feel like going out? You can still celebrate National Doughnut Day at home with these delicious homemade doughnut recipes.
Apple Cider Doughnuts
Apple donuts remind me of family trips to South Dakota. We’d stop at Wall Drug for a dozen or so before camping in the Badlands. Maple glaze was and still is my favorite. Share a batch with friends and family who appreciate a hot, fresh apple cider donut. —Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Banana Beignet Bites
When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her famous banana beignets. Although we made them during the holidays, they're pretty fantastic any time of the year. —Amy Downing, South Riding, Virginia
Swedish Doughnuts
One day, my father got a hankering for doughnuts and asked me to make him some. I ended up trying these. Dad—and everyone else—loved the results. They come out so golden and plump. —Lisa Bates, Dunham, Quebec
Drop Doughnuts
For 30 years, I've been using leftover mashed potatoes to make these light and fluffy doughnuts. The recipe was originally created by my neighbor's mother-in-law. The doughnuts are great for breakfast or as a snack anytime. —Marilyn Kleinfall, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Berry-Filled Doughnuts
Four ingredients are all you'll need for this sure-bet breakfast treat. Friends and family will never guess that refrigerated buttermilk biscuits are the base for these golden, jelly-filled doughnuts. —Ginny Watson, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
Delicious Potato Doughnuts
I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're easy to make, and the fudge frosting tops them off well. When I make them for friends, the recipe is always requested. —Pat Davis, Beulah, Michigan
Glazed Doughnuts
The light coffee flavor in these tasty sugar-glazed doughnuts makes them a perfect start to the morning...on Christmas Day or any day. You'll find that the recipe is a delectable way to use up leftover potatoes. —Pat Siebenaler, Random Lake, Wisconsin
Jelly Doughnuts
There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them. —Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa
Almond Bear Claws
This bear claw pastry recipe is absolutely melt-in-your-mouth delicious! It's impossible to resist the delicate dough, rich almond filling and pretty fanned tops sprinkled with sugar and almonds. I made yummy treats like this when I worked in a bakery years ago. —Aneta Kish, La Crosse, Wisconsin
New Orleans Beignets
These sweet, square and holeless French doughnuts are known as beignets. New Orleans’ traditional breakfast always includes a few of these powdered sugar delicacies. —Beth Dawson, Jackson, Louisiana
Glazed Doughnut Holes
Here's a simple recipe to create a colorful and fun breakfast—or snack! For the glaze, use any type of juice you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
I wanted to make a gluten-free doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside the point! —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pumpkin Doughnut Drops
I always have a few special treats handy when the grandchildren visit. These cake doughnuts are one of their favorite snacks. —Beva Staum, Muscoda, Wisconsin
Jolly Jelly Doughnuts
Just looking at these plump jelly-filled doughnuts will make your mouth water. There's nothing like them. —Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri
Blue-Ribbon Doughnuts
What could be more delicious than a warm homemade doughnut? I've been making these tasty treats for my children and grandchildren for many years. —Kay McEwen, Sussex, New Brunswick
Cider Doughnuts
Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch of these light and moist doughnuts on hand. They disappear quickly because no one can eat just one! —Suzanne Christensen, Defiance, Iowa
Old-Fashioned Doughnuts with Frosting
These finger-licking good delicacies are so light and luscious, my family has always called them "angel food doughnuts." They're lovely at Christmas with a dusting of confectioners' sugar. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Maple-Bacon Doughnut Bites
While these delicious bite-size treats are ready in minutes, they’ll disappear in a flash. And don’t relegate the deep-fried goodness to the breakfast nook—I’ve never had anyone turn these down no matter the time of day. —Chelsea Turner, Lake Elsinore, CAThe post This Is Where to Get FREE Doughnuts for National Doughnut Day appeared first on Taste of Home.
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