BRUTUS Issue 969 Sep 2022

Publisher: BRUTUS

Issue Number: 969

Publication Date: September 2022

Issue Title: Really Tasty Donuts

Language: Japanese

Condition: Pre-owned (second-hand). Check photos for item condition.

About This Issue:

Have you ever been moved by the deliciousness of a donut? Have you ever lined up for a donut? A classic snack made by adding water to grain flour, kneading it, letting it rise, and then frying it is now making its second wave in Japan. But don't underestimate it as just a fashion food. The origin of donuts dates back to ancient Egypt, and they spread throughout Europe through Mediterranean trade, the Crusades, the Habsburgs, and others, and reached the New World during the Age of Exploration. The history of donuts is the history of mankind. When we think of donuts today, we think of everything from the original Mister Donut, to the rustic specialty shops that use domestic wheat and natural yeast, the brioche dough bakery style, the careful pastry chef style, and the pop and fun West Coast style. From ring-shaped to vertical, from sweet to salty. It's a cultural food that Tim Burton has drawn and Tatsuro Yamashita has sung about. Once you get hooked, you can't escape the loop!