CANTON, Mass. – Just in
time for National Donut Day on Friday, Dunkin’ Donuts will launch its Glazed
Donut Breakfast Sandwich nationally, Nation’s Restaurant News reports. The
fried egg and smoked bacon sandwich uses a split yeast donut ring as its bread.
The donut chain started testing the item in April in eastern Massachusetts.
The Glazed Donut Breakfast
Sandwich will hit stores quicker than usual “because we are using ingredients
that are currently on our menu,” said Stan Frankenthaler, executive chef and
vice president of global product innovation for the chain.
Dunkin’ Donuts will allow
patrons to customize the new sandwich, such as having it served on a bagel or
with different meats, such as ham and turkey. Frankenthaler said they “tried the
sandwich with all of our meats, including bacon, ham and turkey, and besides
bacon I think the next best meat to use in the sandwich is ham. It’s a little
more filling, but the saltiness of the ham pairs really well with the sweetness
of the glazed donut.”
In celebration of National
Donut Day on June 7, Dunkin’ Donuts will give away a free donut with every
beverage purchase as long as supplies last. Kangaroo
Express will also celebrate National Donut Day with a free donut to
customers at each of its 300 bakery-ready locations.