[6] The Dutch letter has a porous or airy and flaky texture.

"[4] Nowadays, the most common shape of the food in the United States is as the letter "S".

The pastry's name is a shortened version of the Dutch word banketletter.

[5][9] In the Netherlands letterbanket are traditionally eaten on Sinterklaasavond on December 5, where they are shaped in the initials of family members.

"[3] Dutch letters are a common treat at the annual Tulip Festival in Pella, Iowa, and may be prepared by local residents and sold at markets, gas stations, and various local churches.