Doughnuts most likely originated in Germany and were brought to New York by Dutch settlers who calle
Doughnuts most likely originated in Germany and were brought to New York by Dutch settlers who called them olykoeks (oily cakes). The hole in the center was developed by the Pennsylvania Dutch perhaps because the shape provided easier dunking in coffee or made it easier to fry the donuts more thoroughly. Either way, delicious! -- source link
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