Kleinur Icelandic Crullers
Kleinur donuts have a wonderfully spicy aroma thanks to cardamom & nutmeg, with a crispy shell and tender center perfect for dipping in coffee!
Servings: 3 dozen
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 t. baking powder
- 1 t. baking soda
- 2 t. ground cardamom
- 1/2 t. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 t. salt
- 3/4 cup butter cold & sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- flour for rolling
- vegetable oil for frying
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cut butter into the dry mixture. Add eggs, yogurt, and milk and stir just until combined.
- Knead the dough just until it forms a ball, then cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Heat about an inch of oil in a large flat-bottomed pan over high heat.
- While oil is heating, roll the dough out to about 1/8" thick on a well-floured surface.
- Trim the edges and cut into 2-1/2" strips. Cut diagonally across the previous cuts into 4-1/2" strips to create elongated diamonds.
- Cut a small slit lengthwise in the center of each diamond. Gently pull one end through the slit to create the cruller twist.
- Lower kleinur in the hot oil one at a time, working in small batches so the pan isn't crowded. Fry on each side for 30-60 seconds until golden brown, then set on a rack lined with paper towels.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.