Spudnut Shops

Spudnut Shops

Spudnut Shops is a franchise chain of doughnut bakeries, which was established in the United States in 1940. The unique selling point of these shops is their signature product, the Spudnut, a doughnut made with potato flour instead of the traditional wheat flour.

History

Richard and Al Pelton from Salt Lake City, Utah, are credited with the creation of the Spudnut. They were inspired by a recipe they found in their mother's cookbook. The brothers opened the first Spudnut Shop in Salt Lake City in 1940. The franchise quickly expanded across the country, with over 300 shops in 38 states by 1948.

Spudnut Recipe

The original Spudnut recipe is a closely guarded secret. However, it is known that the doughnuts are made using potato flour, which gives them a unique taste and texture. The Spudnuts are typically glazed, but they can also be topped with powdered sugar or other sweet toppings.

Legacy

Despite the closure of the original franchise in the 1970s, several independent Spudnut Shops continue to operate across the United States. These shops maintain the tradition of the original Spudnut recipe, and some have even expanded their menus to include other potato-based pastries.

See Also

• List of doughnut shops
• History of doughnuts
• Franchising

References

• Spudnut Shops: A Sweet Piece of Americana
• The Spudnut: A Doughnut with a Potato Soul
• The Rise and Fall of the Spudnut Empire

External Links

• Official Spudnut Shops Website

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