It is similar to the Scandinavian snack klenat, a crunchy, donut-like baked or fried dough of wheat flour.

[1] Many people bake it with ground nutmeg for added flavor.

The dough is usually kneaded and cut into small one-inch (or so) squares, about a quarter of an inch thick, before frying.

Optional ingredients include eggs, sugar and baking powder according to individual preference.

The dough is cut into various shapes and sizes, then typically deep-fried in vegetable oil.