Golden Kleinur

Ingredients

• 190 g All Purpose Flour
• 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
• 0.5 tsp Cardamom
• 3 tbsp Sugar
• 1 pcs Egg
• 60 ml Whole Milk
• 30 g Butter
• 0.25 tsp Kosher Salt
• 750 ml Vegetable Oil

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk {all_purpose_flour}, {baking_powder}, {cardamom}, {sugar}, and {kosher_salt}. Rub in softened {butter} until sandy, then whisk in {egg} and {whole_milk} to make a soft dough. Mix just until smooth so the crumb stays tender.
2. Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature until relaxed and easier to roll.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to an even thickness, cut into diamonds, slit the center of each, and pull one end through to form classic twists. Dust lightly with {all_purpose_flour} as needed to prevent sticking without toughening the dough.
4. Pour {vegetable_oil} into a deep heavy pot and heat over medium heat until it reaches frying temperature and a small scrap of dough rises briskly without darkening too fast.
5. Fry the shaped dough in small batches in the hot {vegetable_oil}, turning once, until puffed and deep golden on both sides, adjusting the heat to keep the oil steady. Do not crowd the pot or the dough will steam instead of crisping.
6. Drain the fried kleinur briefly, then toss while still hot with the remaining {sugar} so it clings to the crust. Serve warm for the best crisp edge and tender center.