Kleinur (Twisted Doughnuts)

Kleinur are cardamom-scented twisted crullers with a lightly crunchy exterior and soft centre — a classic accompaniment to coffee.

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar and 150g cold cubed salted butter
• 2 tsp ground cardamom, 2 tsp baking soda, and 6 tsp baking powder
• 2 whole eggs and 2 cups plain yogurt
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation

• Mix butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly.
• Make a well, add eggs and yogurt, and mix to a firm dough without over-kneading.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes, then roll to 1/4-inch thickness.
• Cut into diamonds, slit the centre, and pull one end through to form the knot.
• Fry in 175°C oil for 45–60 seconds per side until golden brown.