Other forms: crullers
A cruller is a type of deep-fried pastry, similar to a doughnut, but formed into a long, twisted shape. A cruller and a cup of hot chocolate may not be the healthiest breakfast, but it's a delicious one.
There are different varieties of crullers. Old-fashioned, or traditional, crullers originated in Dutch and German baking traditions, and they are made from a thick, yeasted dough. French crullers are made from a light, non-yeasted dough, a choux pastry that puffs up when fried. Most crullers are lightly glazed or sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. This pastry treat can be found in most regions of the U.S. and Europe. The word cruller comes from the Dutch krullen, "to curl."