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Kleina
An Icelandic twisted fried pastry scented with cardamom, crisp at the edges and soft inside.
Medium⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 10~290 kcal🇮🇸 Icelandic🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 18 min cook
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
10 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Milk
- 50 g Butter
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Granulated sugar
- 1 pack Baking powder
- 0.8 tsp(~4 ml) Cardamom
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Salt
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Powdered sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Beat the eggs and sugar for 3 minutes, then add the milk and melted butter.
3 min03:00 - 2
Mix in the flour, baking powder, cardamom, and salt to make a soft dough.
- 3
Rest the dough for 15 minutes; you will not need much extra flour when rolling.
15 min15:00 - 4
Roll the dough to 0.5 cm thickness, cut diamond shapes, make a small slit in the center, and knot them.
- 5
Fry the kleina pieces in 175°C oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 6
Transfer to paper towels, let them cool for 5 minutes, and dust with powdered sugar.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: If the oil is too cool, the dough absorbs too much fat; a small piece of dough should rise to the surface in 8 seconds.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kleina warm with coffee or hot cocoa.
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- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
7
g protein
42
g carbs
11
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 57%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kleina make?
This recipe serves 10.How long does Kleina take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Kleina difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kleina have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 42g, fat: 11g.Which allergens does Kleina contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Egg, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kleina belong to?
This recipe belongs to Icelandic cuisine.How many ingredients does Kleina need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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