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How fried dough connects cultures during the holiday season

From sufganiyot to Berliners, fried dough is a holiday tradition across cultures. NPR visits an American specialty brand to explore how doughnut traditions help mark the festive season.

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Chloe Veltman
Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.
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