The hole in the Doughnut

The hole in the doughnut was invented in 1874 by Hanson Gregory, a New England sea captain....He did it for practical reason and that's for uniform frying and for him easily hook a few of the doughnuts on the handles of his ships steering wheel to have them close at hand for quick bite while piloting at sea. So if you happen to buy a doughnut, you need not wonder why there's a hole in the middle.