Today, we gather to debate the most pressing issues in the world of donuts.
Round 1: Donut vs. Pastry - Is a donut, by definition, a pastry? Can we really call it a donut if it's not fried?
Arguments for the donut side:
- Historical precedent - the word donut is derived from the Dutch word for "doughnut", which is a fried pastry.
- Practicality - if it's not fried, it's not a donut, it's a cookie or a cake.
Arguments against the donut side:
- Etymology - a pastry is a more general term that encompasses a wide range of sweet and savory treats, while a donut is specifically a sweet, fried treat.
- Taste - if it doesn't taste like a donut, it's not a donut, regardless of what it's called.
Next up, we have Round 2: Glazed vs. Powdered.