Kleinur (Icelandic Cardamom Twists)
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KleinurIcelandic Cardamom Twists

Icelandic twisted doughnuts scented with cardamom and fried until golden with a tender interior.

Prep

30m

Cook

20m

Serves

8

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
1211kcal

Calories

7g

Protein

110g

Fat

51g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

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Ingredients

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8

Dough

  • 400g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 10g
    Baking Powder
  • 4g
    Cardamom Powder
  • 90g
    White Sugar
  • 4g
    Salt
  • 1pcs
    Egg
  • 220ml
    Buttermilk
  • 50g
    Unsalted Butter (melted)

Frying

  • 900ml
    Vegetable Oil

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cardamom powder, white sugar, and salt in a bowl.

  2. 02

    Add the egg, buttermilk, and melted unsalted butter, then mix and knead just until a soft dough forms.

  3. 03

    Roll out the dough, cut it into strips, and twist each strip into shape.

  4. 04

    Heat the vegetable oil to 180°C (350°F) in a deep pot.

  5. 05

    Fry the twists until golden, turning once, then drain well before serving.

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