DID YOU KNOW ?
For a long time I believed that the term “Donut” (Beignet in French) meant that the preparation “Bathed” (baignait) in oil ?! It is clear that I was wrong.
The term donut has several possible origins.
In the Middle Ages, we called this kind of preparation “Bignet”, which would mean a salty or sweet pastry with meat or even fruits.
Other common words from the Old French like “Buyne” and “Beigne” would mean “bruise”.
Which would explain the fact of “Getting a donut” (Se prendre une beigne) !
Let us rather keep as origin the term “Bigne”, much nicer which still means in old French: “to raise”.
Why do these donuts, which are said to originate from the Middle East and which would have crossed the whole world since Antiquity, still have the favor of epicureans who taste them?
Because they are hot, crispy, smooth and tasty!
Now it’s up to you to make this simple recipe and remember that it is happiness that you produce and even … For the younger generations, their possible Proust madeleine!