Saaristolaisleipä, literally translated to archipelago bread, Is a traditional Finnish rye bread. This recipe isn’t completely loyal to the traditional recipes, the most notable difference being the addition of cocoa powder. The bread is rather dense and relatively sweet with a slight bitter twinge. It pairs really well with more savory toppings, like smoked salmon,…
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Kariela Pasty (karjalan piirakka)
Kariela pasties are a traditional Finnish delicacy consisting of rice porridge baked in a rye crust. There are multiple variations for the filling, but I prefer the basic rice porridge filling. I leave the porridge relatively under seasoned, because I enjoy eating the pasties with a saltier topping, like salami or the traditional egg butter…
Finnish Doughnut
These doughnuts are a staple Finnish baked good. Especially on May Day fresh doughnuts and sparkling wine are enjoyed. Thee are fantastic on the day of frying, but become a bit stale already on the next day, so I’s recommend making them for a gathering of some kind. This recipe is for 40 small doughnuts….
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