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Tradition.

However, like most traditions, there's an underlying reason for it. The hole probably originated as a way to make sure the donut got thoroughly cooked; frying a ball of dough tends to either overcook the outer layers or leave the middle raw. Poking a hole through the middle allowed the hot oil to pass through the center of the donut, cooking it more evenly.

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