Doughnuts are beloved breakfast staples. A glazed doughnut to go with morning coffee on the way to work is a morning ritual for many people.
Despite their popularity, many people do not know much about how doughnuts came to be.
Oily cakes precede doughnuts
The origin of doughnuts is widely debated. Desserts made from fried dough can be found in various countries and cultures. However, historians larg…