When do cherry thing-a-lings go on sale? The tasty treat will soon make its yearly return
It's almost Presidents Day weekend, which marks the return of a beloved cherry-flavored treat.
Cherry thing-a-lings, made by Schmidt Bakery in Batesville, Indiana, will be available in-store from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 16-20.
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Shipping options are also available until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20. To order, call 812-934-4501.
Schmidt Bakery is located at 125 Batesville Shopping Village, Batesville, Indiana. For more information, visit schmidtbakery.com.
What are cherry thing-a-lings?
Cherry thing-a-lings are cherry-filled fritter doughnuts topped with a cherry glaze.
Schmidt Bakery opened in 1963, but owners Bertie and Clem Schmidt started the thing-a-ling tradition in the early 1970s to celebrate George Washington's birthday and the President's Day holiday. The cherry-flavored doughnuts are based on the myth of the first president chopping down a cherry tree and not being able to tell a lie about it.
The bakery sold a record 199,584 thing-a-lings in 2022, beating its previous record of 164,160 in 2021.
When Pączki return and where to buy them
Pączki (pronounced poonch-key), a polish doughnut filled with cream, jelly or fruit, will also return this month. The pastries appear before Lent, which starts Feb. 22 this year. They can be purchased at several Greater Cincinnati businesses, including Busken Bakery, Graeter's, Servatti, Central Pastry, Bonamini and more. They are also sold at Kroger stores.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When do cherry thing-a-lings go on sale? When to visit Schmidt Bakery
