() and (sometimes spelled ) are cake doughnuts from Norway. They are small and usually prepared without glazing or filling, and are often spiced with cardamom, cinnamon, lemon, or orange zest, as well as various liqueurs.
Overview
() are torus-shaped and sold from trucks and, at Christmas time, from stalls. They are described as being "thick, heavy dough fried in lard that are best eaten while hot and with the grease still dripping". are popular with expatriate Norwegians, including those in Minnesota who serve them with and (rice whipped cream), and at Christmas dinners.
are made from rolls of dough looped with the ends overlapping. Brandy is often used as an ingredient. The Norwegian name comes from the fact that hartshorn (ammonium carbonate) was traditionally used as a raising agent.
See also List of Norwegian desserts List of doughnut varieties List of fried dough foods Gløgg
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