A fried pastry made from a strip of sweetened dough twisted or curled into a spiral or loop shape, often glazed or dusted with sugar.
From Dutch 'krullen' meaning 'to curl' or 'to twist,' reflecting the pastry's characteristic curled shape. The word entered English in the 17th-18th centuries as Dutch settlers in America shared their treats.
Crullers are proof that how food looks matters—Dutch bakers literally twisted dough into curls to make them more visually interesting and easier to sell at markets!
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