🍩The hole in the middle of a donut was added to ensure even cooking.
🌍Krispy Kreme has expanded to more than 30 countries since its establishment in 1937.
👨🍳Krispy Kreme donuts are hand-dipped in glaze by skilled workers.
🔄The donut-making process has become more automated and efficient over time.
🔥Krispy Kreme offers free donuts when their 'Hot Light' is on.
How many donuts can the automated donut machine churn out per hour?
—The modern Krispy Kreme automated donut machine can produce up to 3,000 donuts per hour.
Are the donuts glazed before or after frying?
—The donuts are glazed after they are fried, ensuring a fresh and flavorful glaze coating.
How long does it take to make a batch of donuts from start to finish?
—The entire process, from start to finish, takes about an hour to complete a batch of donuts.
How many Krispy Kreme locations are there in the United States?
—As of 2024, Krispy Kreme has over 350 locations in the United States.
What is the most popular donut at Krispy Kreme?
—The Krispy Kreme Original Glazed donut is the most popular variety.
00:12The donut has its origins back to the 1800s, with the invention of the hole in the middle for even cooking.
01:31Krispy Kreme was started in 1937 and has since expanded to over 30 countries.
03:09The donuts are usually made twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
04:05The dough is mixed, extruded, and shaped into donuts by an automated machine, ensuring consistency.
06:07The donuts are fried in vegetable shortening until cooked to perfection.
07:14The donuts are then glazed with a special icing in a glaze waterfall.
09:38After glazing, the donuts go through a cooling tunnel to allow the glaze to harden.
12:41Skilled workers monitor and adjust the automated donut-making machine to ensure quality and efficiency.
