Verwurelter or verwurrelter,[1][2] also known as fueskichelcher,[3] are traditional Luxembourg deep-fried pastry knots. They are most commonly served during the Fuesent carnival season in Luxembourg,[2][1][4][5] which runs from the beginning of February and continues in some areas through the end of March.[2][1][6] The literal meaning of verwurelter is "the messy ones".[7]

Verwurelter
Plate of verwurelter
Alternative namesFueskichelcher Verwurrelter
TypePastry
Place of origin Luxembourg

Composition

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Verwurelter dough is made from mixing warm milk, yeast, sugar, and flour together.[2] Often the dough is left to rise, before eggs, butter, salt, and the remaining sugar is mixed in to create a smooth, malleable dough.[citation needed]

The dough is then portioned into slices that are twisted into knots before deep-frying.[8] When cooled, verwurelter are dusted with powdered sugar or granulated sugar.[2][8]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Verwurrelter Tasty pastry knots for carnival". Luxembourg Official Portal. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Verwurelter". TasteAtlas. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  3. ^ Spiffingideas | (2019-01-27). "Fueskichelcher (Luxemburgish Doughnuts) -". Retrieved 2023-12-14.
  4. ^ "Luxembourg's flavours: a guide to traditional cuisine". Online media of Luxembourg. 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  5. ^ "Are you familiar with Verwurelter?". cityshopping. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
  6. ^ "Carnival traditions in Luxembourg". Visit Europe. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  7. ^ "15 Most Famous Luxembourg Dishes and Foods". Fifteen. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  8. ^ a b "Verwurelter". GORMET-MAGAZIN. Retrieved 2 October 2023.