Verwurelter
Verwurelter[1] or verwurrelter,[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.[1][2][4][5]
Composition[edit]
Verwurelter dough is made from mixing warm milk, yeast, sugar, and flour together.[1] Often the dough is left to rise before eggs, butter, salt, and the remaining sugar is mixed to create a smooth, malleable dough. The dough is then portioned into slices that are twisted into knots before deep-frying.[6] When cooled, Verwurelter are dusted with powdered sugar or granulated sugar.[1][6]
Availability[edit]
Fuesent, also known as Fuesecht, is a carnival season similar to Fasching that runs from the beginning of February and continues in some areas through the end of March.[1][2][7] It begins the day after the traditional celebration of Liichtmëssdaag, during which children, singing and carrying lanterns, go from door to door to get treats and money.[7][8][9]
Fuesent includes parades known as "cavalcades"; the first cavalcades were in Diekirch in 1870.[7]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Verwurelter". TasteAtlas. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ a b c "Verwurrelter Tasty pastry knots for carnival". Luxembourg Official Portal. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ Spiffingideas | (2019-01-27). "Fueskichelcher (Luxemburgish Doughnuts) -". Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ "Luxembourg's flavours: a guide to traditional cuisine". Online media of Luxembourg. 2023-06-23. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Are you familiar with Verwurelter?". cityshopping. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ a b "Verwurelter". GORMET-MAGAZIN. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "Carnival traditions in Luxembourg". Visit Europe. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Liichtmëssdag". luxembourg.public.lu. 2023-03-01. Retrieved 2023-12-14.
- ^ Gudgeon, Noah. "Liichtmëssdag: What's it all about, anyway?". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 2023-12-14.