They're sweet.

Here's my recipe:

4 to 4 1/2 cups flour
3/4 to 1 cup sugar (I like them sweet, so I use the full cup)
2 t salt
1 T baking powder
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup full bodied red wine

Preheat over to 350º. Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and wine and mix until well blended with a wooden spoon. Turn onto board and kneed for one minute. Shape into loops or twists. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 40-45 minutes. You can brush with an egg white and water before baking for a glaze, if desired.

Edit, they're not good on the bike. They're too dry, and hard to swallow. Learned from experience.