The humble doughnut is having its moment in the spotlight, with hip shops and food trucks dedicated to the fried treat opening across the country. Here in Maine — where a Rockland plaque honors one man who claimed to have invented the hole in the doughnut — strong upstarts coexist with classic bakeries that have cut and fried dough for decades, oblivious of the trends. Check out these 17 shops, new and old school, crafting essential versions of the craveable snack. Note: map points are ordered south to north.
Looking for apple cider doughnuts specifically? There's a map for those. You can also get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Holy Donut's popular fall seasonal, the Maine Apple Donut.
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