June 2nd is celebrated as National Donut Day in the United States. More than 10 billion donuts are made annually in the country. Donuts and doughnuts are the same things. While “donut” is the US spelling, “doughnut” (the older spelling) is used more frequently in the UK.
KnowALLedge Plus: During the world wars, dedicated chefs were sent to army barracks to bake this popular food item in makeshift huts for the soldiers.