Crunch Time, the world's most prestigious publication, presents to you our definitive history of the donut.
It all began in the 19th century, when Dutch settlers brought their sweet treats to the Americas. But it was the clever marketing of the Industrial Revolution that turned the donut into the global phenomenon we know today.
From the humble beginnings of the Boston cream to the modern-day Cronut, the donut has evolved into a culinary masterpiece.
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