Clipper Times Washington County January 2025

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cooked slower than the outside, the cakes were often stuffed with nuts, fruit, and assorted fillings that did not require cooking. When Dutch immigrants arrived in the United States, their olykoeks began to evolve as exposure to other cultures contributed to the creation of a beloved classic — the modern donut. When it comes to the hole in the center of the donut, Hansen Gregory, an American ship captain, went a different direction than the Dutch who had chosen to fill the raw center of the cakes. In 1847, Captain Gregory drove a hole through the center of the ball of dough before frying it. The hole expanded the surface area, creating greater exposure to the hot oil, and eliminated the uncooked center. Livelier versions of the story had Gregory impaling a donut on the ship’s steering wheel in order to steer with both hands, or receiving the idea in a dream from angels. While the truth of the matter will forever be a mystery, Gregory is credited for being the first to punch a hole in the middle of his

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A world without donuts, for many of us, would be dreadful. This classic go-to comfort food in all its flavors and styles is a delicious part of our lives that seems to have been around forever. Have you ever wondered, though, how it all started? Who invented the first donut, and why is there a hole in the middle? In truth, the origin of the donut is fiercely debated. The idea of fried dough is not exclusive to any single country or culture and variations of the donut exist around the world. While the precise place, time and person responsible for creating the first donut will always be a mystery, there are certain events in the history of the donut that deserve recognition. As early as the mid-19th century, records indicate that Dutch bakers were making olykoeks or “oil cakes.” Basically, these early donuts were simply balls of cake dough fried in pork fat until golden brown. As the center of the cake

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