Kroštule are thin, twisted strips of fried dough — a simple, enriched dough of flour, eggs, butter, sugar, citrus zest, and a splash of rakija or white wine, rolled paper-thin, cut into strips or rectangles, tied or twisted into loose knots and ribbons, then fried quickly in hot oil until they puff and blister and […]

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Petulla are fried dough — a simple batter of flour, yeast or yogurt, eggs, milk, and salt, dropped by the spoonful into hot oil and fried until puffed and golden. The exterior is lightly crisp. The interior is soft and airy, with a slight tang when yogurt is used as the leavening agent. They are […]

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