Why Do Donuts Have Holes? Find Out Here

Doughnuts Are Delicious!

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Have You Wondered?

[{"selector":"#anim-f7b10836-9575-40b3-a3ad-45c28478436f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] But, have you ever wondered why they have holes? Credits: Unsplash

Here’s The Answer

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Helps Cook Evenly

[{"selector":"#anim-e8be5925-8f63-454d-a3eb-354891c0ee8d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Removing the middle, helped the oil evenly cook the doughnut, giving it a soft and chewy texture. Credits: Unsplash

The ‘Hole’ Story

[{"selector":"#anim-52efcc31-e6cc-44c6-bc62-8e7110153e2d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is said that Hanson Gregory, an American Seaman in the late 1800s, came up with the solution while on a voyage. Credits: Unsplash

Alternate Origin Story

[{"selector":"#anim-b95ffac5-5f56-414f-b157-be624d69f8b2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] There is an additional story that explains, perhaps less comprehensively, the reason why doughnuts have holes. Credits: Unsplash

Bagels And Doughnuts

[{"selector":"#anim-2c081d24-a44b-42ef-a82e-0fa2f284fc1d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] It is said that bagels and doughnuts became popular in the US around the same time. Credits: Unsplash

Easier To Sell

[{"selector":"#anim-8ba85a67-4727-4b43-aa63-75b6468445f7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Vendors ran a rope through holes which made carrying them easier. Credits: Unsplash

[{"selector":"#anim-cd43f575-bcd8-4316-b272-fb13408038e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-7.105427357601002e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Which kind of doughnut is your favourite? Credits: Unsplash