Yes, it is the first Friday in June and thus it is National Donut Day. A day declared to indulge in those sweet rings we know as donuts. The celebration of Donut Day started in Chicago back in 1938 by the Salvation Army. It was a day set aside to honor all of the ladies who served donuts to the U.S. armed forces during World War I. These ladies were known as the Salvation Army Lassies. This tradition also continued during World War II. So in keeping with tradition each year the first Friday in June is celebrated as the day of the donut.

Freebies Today:

Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut to all of their customers

Participating Dunkin’ Donuts locations are offering a free donut with the purchase of a beverage.

Enjoy the traditional version of the donut with the Salvation Army’s original recipe.

SALVATION ARMY LASSIES’ DOUGHNUT RECIPE
Yield: 4 doz. doughnuts
5 C flour
2 C sugar
5 tsp. baking powder
1 ‘saltspoon’ salt
2 eggs
1 3/4 C milk
1 Tub lard

DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients (except for lard) to make dough.
Thoroughly knead dough, roll smooth, and cut into rings that are less than 1/4 inch thick. (When finding items to cut out doughnut circles, be creative! Salvation Army doughnut girls used whatever they could find, from baking powder cans to coffee percolator tubes.)
Drop the rings into the lard, making sure the fat is hot enough to brown the doughnuts gradually. Turn the doughnuts slowly several times.
When browned, remove doughnuts and allow excess fat to drip off.
Dust with powdered sugar. Let cool and enjoy.