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The REAL Reason Donuts Have Holes | Why Donuts Have Holes? | Fun Facts
What is a donut hole?
A donut hole (also doughnut hole) is a type of donut formed out of small round pieces of dough. Donut holes can be plain or coated in a topping such as glaze, and are a popular dessert in the United States. There are several purported origins for donut holes and the “ring” shaped donut.
Why do donuts have a hole in them?
The hole allowed the dough to cook more evenly, resulting in a lighter and fluffier texture. Moreover, the absence of the center made the donuts easier to handle and reduced the risk of undercooking. In a 1916 interview with The Washington Post, an 85-year-old Hanson Gregory said, “Well, sir, them doughnuts was the finest I ever tasted.
Who invented the donut hole?
It’s thought that the inventor of the donut hole was a sailor on a ship in 1847 (via Wonderopolis ). He didn’t like how the fried cakes the cook served were always doughy and greasy in the middle, and he decided to punch a hole in the middle of the raw dough so that it would cook all the way through more evenly.
How did a holed donut change the taste of a donut?
This simple act had a profound impact on the donut’s taste and texture. Gregory’s innovation quickly caught on, and his holed donuts became an instant hit among fellow sailors and locals. The hole allowed the dough to cook more evenly, resulting in a lighter and fluffier texture.