Kleinur are small fried dough pieces cut into trapezoids, slit in the middle with one end pulled through to make a knot. In Iceland they are eaten plain and sold singly in bakeries.
Where to eat it: 1 restaurant across 1 city.
Fried pastries of this kind are mentioned in Denmark as early as the 14th century and are traditionally eaten around Christmas in Scandinavia; the name may come from Low German Kleinet, a little object. In Iceland kleinur are eaten plain, sold singly in bakeries and in bags of about ten in shops, and sometimes sprinkled with sugar. Bjornsbakari on Hringbraut lists kleinur at ISK 330 and chocolate kleinur at ISK 350.
Common allergens: Gluten, Milk, Egg
Tip from the editors. Keep the oil at a steady 180C; too cool and the kleinur soak up grease, too hot and they brown before cooking through.
Bjornsbakari on Hringbraut sells buttered sandwiches, juices, bread and toppings, plus healthy packed lunches for school and larger orders by phone.
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TipParty bread comes as 15 or 30 balls, and larger orders are taken by phone on 561-1433.
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