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Traditional Icelandic Twisted Donut (Kleine)

A classic Icelandic twisted doughnut with a unique spiral shape, often served with cinnamon and sugar.

60 minutes8 servings
Traditional Icelandic Twisted Donut (Kleine)
Photo: Reubentg · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  5. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  6. Roll out the dough into a long strip and twist it into a spiral shape.
  7. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  9. Drain on paper towels and dust with a mix of powdered sugar and cinnamon.

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