Canadians consume approximately 1 billion doughnuts every year, which should come as no surprise to anyone who has driven through any large Canadian city, as there is a doughnut store on practically every city block.
Tim Hortons, Canada's most recognizable coffee shop chain, reimagined doughnut holes. If you're a Canadian, you've undoubtedly been through a Tim Horton's drive-thru, had a double-double, known someone who works at Tim Hortons, and ordered at least one box of
Timbits. Timbits are bite-sized doughnut holes made from leftover doughnut batter. They are fried in oil and come in a range of tastes, including cake, old-fashioned plain, chocolate glazed, blueberry, strawberry, lemon, or with a variety of fillings.
These mini-doughnuts first appeared in 1976. The bit stands for Big in Taste in the original campaign phrase. Don't be surprised if you're handed a Canadian fried dough ball when you purchase a cup of coffee.
