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Rosette irons Rosettes are thin,cookie -likefritters made with iron molds that are found in many cultures. They are crispy and characterized by their lacy pattern.
The batter is a blend of wheat, flour, eggs, sugar, and whole milk. Rosette cookies are formed with a rosette iron. This specialized tool has a long handle and with a metal shape, commonly stars, flowers, snowflakes or Christmas trees.[ 1] [ 2] Achappam are made using rice flour.
The metal is heated in hot oil before it is dipped in batter. Returning the iron to the oil, the batter is detached from the mold when it is partially cooked and gently flipped to finish cooking. They are usually topped with sugar or honey,[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] Ottoman cookbook Aşçı başı .
Swedishtimbale can be made with rosette batter using a timbale mold instead of an iron. These can be made with savory fillings like creamed chicken and mushrooms.[ 6]
Geographic distribution [ edit ] Achappam rosette cookies from IndiaVersions of this cookie exist in places such as northern Europe, Iran, Turkey, and Sri Lanka.[ 3]
This type of fritter exists in Nordic countries known as:
Denmark:rosetbakkelse Finland:rosetti Norway:rosettbakkels rosetter [ 3] Swedish:struvor Rosette recipes are popular in the United States among families with Scandinavian ancestry.[ 7]
InAlentejo (Portugal ), they are known asfilhós de forma lit. ' formed donuts ' ) orfilhós de floreta lit. ' flower donuts ' ) are popular at Christmas.[ 8] port andorange juice .[ 9]
In the Middle East and western Asia:
They are typical ofAnglo-Indian cuisine and a favourite amongIndian Christians during theChristmas season .[ 11] rose cookies orrose biscuits in Indian-English.[ 12] [ 13] flour ,sugar ,eggs and coconut milk:[citation needed
InCantonese they are known astong wan Hawaii , where they are known asChinese pretzels .[ 15] [ 16] [ 17] kuih Loyang .[ 18]
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