Smultring facts for kids
Smultringer frying
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| Type | Donut |
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| Place of origin | Norway |
| Serving temperature | Hot or cold |
| Main ingredients | Dough, cardamom |
Smultring (say: SMULT-ring) and hjortetakk (say: YOR-teh-tahk) are special donuts from Norway. These tasty treats are usually small and do not have any glaze or filling. They often get their flavor from spices like cardamom, cinnamon, or lemon and orange zest. Sometimes, different liqueurs are also added to them.
Discovering Smultring Donuts
Smultring donuts are shaped like a ring, which is also called a torus. You can often find them sold from special trucks. Around Christmas time, they are also sold from festive stalls. People describe smultrings as "thick, heavy dough fried in lard." They are said to be best when eaten hot, right after they are made.
These donuts are very popular, especially with Norwegians who live in other countries, like in Minnesota, USA. During Christmas dinners, they are often served alongside other traditional Norwegian foods. These include krumkake, riskrem (a type of rice whipped cream), and fattigmann.
What Are Hjortetakk?
Hjortetakk are another type of Norwegian donut. They are made from rolls of dough that are looped, with the ends overlapping each other. Sometimes, Brandy is added to the dough to give them a special flavor. The name "hjortetakk" comes from an old ingredient. Traditionally, hartshorn was used as a raising agent to make the dough rise.
See Also
In Spanish: Smultring para niños
