2017-05-31 10:41
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2017-05-17 09:12
Sunday Rolls are perfect for a romantic picnic or lazy Sunday morning breakfasts with the family.18 pcs.30 g fresh yeast2 tsp sugar1 tsp salt3 dl (300 g) skimmed milk1 egg9 dl wheat flour&nb&hell…Read More
2017-05-10 10:52
Rieska is one of the traditional breads of Finland. These little breads are usually made from barley, but this time I used wheat flour. I also put some wild mushrooms in my rieska dough, bec… Read More
2017-05-04 19:20
Granny's Granola is less sweet and darker version of my favorite granola. No sugar, just 4 tbsp of honey and black plums instead of sweet and colorful dried fruits.Also, this granola is supp… Read More
2017-04-26 17:47
This bread reminded me why I love to develop bread recipes. I like the magic of the process, which sometimes gives me The Best Bread in the Whole Universe. This bread, which I lovingly named… Read More
2017-03-30 10:28
Trios are my favorite picnic snacks because you don't have to butter them or put anything on top of the breads. I always think that we'll eat these with a salad, but it never goes that way… Read More
2017-03-26 12:52
Crispy fried onions give a lovely taste to this bread, but if you don't like onions, don't use them. I can guarantee, that you like the breads anyway.2 breadsFirst day (evening)1 dl (100 g)… Read More
2017-03-16 10:55
2 breads50 g fresh yeast2 tsp salt1 tbsp honey6 dl (600 g) water0,5 dl (50 g) sunflower seeds1 dl (60 g) crushed linseed-dried blueberry-mix3 dl (170 g) fine/bolted rye flourabout 11 dl (650… Read More
2017-03-10 14:54
During the winter months I like to cook lentil soup and it means Shoe Soles too. I don't remember how this tradition started, but I always bake this bread with the soup. This is not a Scandi… Read More
2017-03-03 19:06
Dill Crispbread is a hard Scandinavian-style crispbread, healthy and full of taste. Full of Scandinavian taste as rye and dill are important staples in our cooking tradition.If you don't hav… Read More
2017-02-25 11:52
Aniseed Bread is a kind of sourdough bread for those, who don't have time to bake with sourdough starter in the traditional way. This makes a really good toast too.1 bread3 dl (300 g) lukewa… Read More
2017-02-18 10:59
Usually I sweeten malt breads with syrup. This time I was going to do the same, but then I saw an overripe banana on the kitchen table. Why not use it instead of syrup? I like to reduce wast… Read More
2017-02-12 10:06
12 pcs.5 dl (500 g) cold water5 g fresh yeast1 tsp salt2 dl (200 g) sourdough starter2 dl (120 g) barley flour8 dl (500 g) wheat flourDissolve yeast and salt in cold water. Add sourdough sta… Read More
2017-02-02 16:52
1 bread First day 6 dl (600 g) boiling water 3 dl (180 g) oat grains3 dl (350 g) sourdough starter Pour hot water over the oats. Let cool till lukewarm. Add the sourdough… Read More
2017-01-25 17:23
My son is interested in volcanoes. He asked me to bake lava rolls. Lava rolls? There's a challenge! What lava rolls should look like? They should look like lava, of course!Honestly, I had n… Read More
2017-01-18 15:56
This is a lovely bread for breakfast and also a perfect match with Scandinavian-style mushroom salad.The recipe is very versatile. You can replace milk with water and walnut oil with ordinar… Read More
2017-01-12 16:40
Paradise Granola brings sun to any breakfast. It's so hard to resist this treat that sometimes we all go to the granola jar and eat this like candy. You might be tempted to do likewise.7 dl… Read More
2017-01-05 09:33
This bread has character! It has strength like rye breads even though it's a wheat bread. What's more, it keeps well and only gets better after a day or two. 1 bread First day &hell…Read More
2016-12-22 18:08
A traditional Finnish Christmas bread is marked with a cross on the top, sweet and full with spices. A good addition is leftover mash as many Finns are brewing kotikalja (a malty low-al… Read More
2016-12-15 11:19
Many food agencies worldwide, including The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have approved health claims attributed to oat. Oat bran contains beta glucan, which has the ability to redu… Read More
2016-12-09 09:13
Islander BreadAlmost every baker here in Finland knows this classic recipe, because Islander Bread is The Christmas Bread here in Turku and all over Finland. Everyone must have a loaf or two… Read More
2016-12-08 11:24
Butter RollsI'm sitting here with a cup of café au lait. It's done! I have just launched a new version of this blog. I hope you enjoy the "new" site as much as I do. No need to worry… Read More
2016-12-01 13:23
My son has gone nuts for this granola. He would like to eat this every morning, but his boring mother keeps making porridge too. So, we don't eat this on every breakfast, but often. This is… Read More
2016-11-24 10:06
These rolls aren't the pretties small breads in the world, but the taste is awesome and the soft, chewy texture inside is just perfect. What's more, the recipe is super easy. 12 pc.5 dl… Read More
2016-11-23 13:05
Photo Hotel and Restaurant Museum, hrm.finna.fi, licenced under CC BY-ND 4.0 -licence.Workers of restaurant Kantakrouvi, Kauhajoki FInland, in 1963.YeastFresh yeast has been used in all the… Read More
2016-11-16 10:49
I bake Islander Bread for Christmas, but my family likes traditional Finnish Christmas Loaf too. So, I have a habit of baking the latter in November. This is a lovely bread as such, but &hell…Read More
2016-11-09 11:11
I have carried numerous sacks of carrots and linseeds to horses during the years, but they are tasty ingredients in a bread dough too. 1 bread 1,5 dl (150 g) water 1 dl (60 g)… Read More
2016-11-02 12:26
Pull-apart-rolls are called sibling rolls in Finland. So, I named these Siblings. This is an easy and quick recipe for beginners. I promise you, every sister or brother can bake these!Y… Read More
2016-10-26 13:15
One of the joys of autumn is a hot turnip rieska topped with melting butter. I have a craving for it at the latest in October, and it won't go away until I have looked up my old, trusted rec… Read More
2016-10-19 15:30
Kale Crispbread has a strong taste. If you make 40–50 pieces, you might want to eat them with a creamy, mild dipping sauce. 20 pc. 1 L (4 cup, US) kale, coarsely chopped, rib… Read More
2016-10-12 11:58
Fake it or make it! No one will ever believe this is a wheat bread! The bread looks like a rye bread and tastes like a rye bread too. More than one of my friends have wondered the perfe… Read More
2016-10-06 10:26
Peas are excellent and inexpensive source of protein. But, I have to make a confession, I like a diverse food basket and honest, homemade food. I don't care about proteins, carbohydrate etc… Read More
2016-09-27 08:26
Fresh baked rolls in just 45 minutes, start to finish? It's possible. These rolls will be on your table in a flash of an eye.12 pc.5 dl (500 g) skimmed milk50 g fresh yeast1 tsp salt1 tsp ro… Read More
2016-09-21 08:34
Approximately 500 million kg of berries grow in Finland’s forests every year. Despite urbanization, the tradition of picking wild berries is a common autumn occupation for more than ha… Read More
2016-09-14 10:44
Raw Liquorice Rye Bread has a pleasantly bitter taste. The bitterness is obvious on the first day. Later the taste gets more balanced and rounded.1 bread4 dl (400 g) lukewarm water1 dl (10… Read More
2016-09-07 17:11
In the summertime I make often cheese and home-made beer. Consequently, I have lots of whey and mash in my freezer at the moment. If you don't have them, you can replace mash with malt… Read More
2016-09-01 08:45
Cast Iron Skillet Bread is number No.1 on our TOP 10 Breads list at the moment. They are irresistible! The first batch of dough was eaten by my family before I had a chance to take all the… Read More
2016-08-24 09:10
I make Saturday Bread on the days I want to enjoy the process of baking. I knead the dough by hand and nurse the dough for several hours. Baking makes me happy!1 bread50 g sourdough starter… Read More
2016-08-17 13:43
The addition of mashed potatoes makes for some deliciously moist, soft bread. So, if you have some leftover mashed potatoes, it's a time to use them to make these wonderful rolls.12 pc.5 dl… Read More
2016-08-12 09:30
This bread is incredibly easy to make and requires no kneading with your hands. The secret of the recipe is a hot cast iron pot with a lid, which ensures that moisture is held in the bread… Read More
2016-08-03 16:43
Unexpected visitors! Finnish Soda Bread comes to my rescue. It's at its best straight from the oven with a slice of butter and Emmental cheese on the top.1 bread3,5 dl (200 g) rye flour3,5… Read More
2016-07-27 10:11
With its origins around 7,000 B.C., spelt is one of the oldest cultivated grains. The oldest find of spelt grain from Finland is dated to about 300 AD from Salo, in Southwestern Finland. Rec… Read More
2016-07-20 10:33
Well, I think that the photo above tells it all. You know why the recipe of the week is called Wild Rye Bread. It was rainy but warm day and my sourdough decided to hop out of the tin. This… Read More
2016-07-13 10:40
I like to use a very soft or even wet dough when I bake bread. Farmer's Bread is one of these breads with high moisture content. 1 large loaf5 dl (500 g) lukewarm water50 g fresh yeast… Read More
2016-07-08 11:26
I publish only my best recipes on the blog. The beloved family recipes, which I have developed over the years or wrote down purely by luck. But there is always some recipes which I like mor… Read More
2016-06-30 19:20
I was thinning out seedlings in a kitchen garden when I looked at the tiny vegetables closer. They were so pretty that I didn't had a heart to toss them away. I put them into a bread dough … Read More
2016-06-22 11:40
This must be the best recipe I have made for decades! I'm so proud of it!Not only the taste is marvelous, but Blueberry Wreath is also healthy. There is not much oil used and some fresh jam… Read More
2016-06-15 15:26
It's time to take out the sourdough starter. In summer it's happy and works well, a dough will rise quickly in a warm place. 12 pc.This is where the magic begins, the sourdough starter.Firs… Read More
2016-06-08 15:46
Energy bars are easy road trip snacks and perfectly portable hiking food. But, one euro for a small energy bar is far too much! The outrageous price made me first consider making them myself… Read More
2016-06-02 13:13
Easy-peasy Loaf doesn't look much but the taste is phenomenal! What's more, it keeps fresh well. I love making homemade bread for my family and this plain ordinary loaf is a good reason for… Read More
2016-05-25 18:32
Finland is a great power, a great power of caraway seeds. Finnish farmers grow almost one third of the world's caraway production. The crop is mainly exported to Europe, USA and India. It's… Read More
2016-05-18 15:41
Cottage life is something every Finn grows up with. A cozy cabin or a cottage in the country is an essential element of our holiday seasons. It's all about having a good time with friends or… Read More
2016-05-13 17:12
One thing that will inevitably happen if you love and eat rye bread, some day you have a dried bread on your table. This is a delicious way to use the leftover rye bread and to turn it into… Read More
2016-05-13 12:38
Sultsina pasties are part of a traditional Karelian cuisine. Our family started to bake them when my grand aunt got a daugher-in-law from eastern Finland in the 1960s. Now they are beloved… Read More
2016-05-13 12:36
Bread recipes on this blog are usually my own. But, the exception confirms the rule. I simply must publish this classic recipe which almost every baker here in Finland knows, because Islande… Read More
2016-05-13 11:44
Apple buttermilk loaves are traditional breads from Lohja, a small town located in the province of Southern Finland. You don't find these loaves at groceries, but sometimes food vendors sell… Read More
2016-05-06 13:20
We have named these tea rusks Circus Rusks because they have an ability to disappear. Now you see them – Simsalabim! – now you don't. You have to be fast and rush to the kitchen… Read More
2016-05-01 12:43
No time or energy to bake homemade bread? Don't worry! These recipes come to your rescue. Stir the ingredients together and pour the mixture into a tin. Time and the oven take care of the r… Read More
2016-04-28 11:32
Hearty Rye Bread is a great bread for seed lovers and so simple to make! The sticky dough is packed with seeds and therefore the bread is heavy and dense. Just the way I like it! 2 brea… Read More
2016-04-21 08:46
Pretty Breakfast Rolls are the answer if you want two different kinds of breads for breakfast, but have time to bake only one batch of dough. Cut the roll in half and you'll get the nutty fl… Read More
2016-04-14 08:37
You must remember to mix the starter dough the day before you want to bake Inkeeper's Bread, but otherwise there is nothing difficult about this recipe. Anise or caraway seeds go well w… Read More
2016-04-12 17:15
Sometimes it's nice to decorate an everyday bread. Even scientists have proved that food tastes better when it looks good – and the trick works on bread too.1 bread5 dl (500 g) cold wa… Read More
2016-04-12 16:57
Make the most of leftover potatoes with this easy recipe for delicious rolls. This is one of my favorite recipes, because chives take a normal bread dough and turn it into something heavenly… Read More
2016-04-07 20:15
I like to share food with friends, co-workers and neighbors and this tasty bread has long been one of my favorite edible gifts.3 breads7 dl (700 g) kotikalja (a traditional, low-alcohol, hom… Read More
2016-03-16 17:33
As you might have already noticed I like cheese. Mustaleima ("Black Label") Emmental is one of my absolute favorites. Mustaleima is a strong cheese, matured for a minimum of 9 months. It has… Read More
2016-03-08 09:19
This recipe will give you three loaves, because they will freeze well. Or, you can give a bread or two to your friends. (A freshly baked homemade bread is one of my favorite edible gift.) A… Read More
2016-02-24 10:29
Hosting a party? Small, crispy Seed Bites are perfect base for finger-food appetizers. You can make them well in advance, which makes life a lot less hectic on the days just before your part… Read More
2016-02-24 08:46
I always have home-made granola in my kitchen. I simply cannot start a day without some crunchy granola on creamy yoghurt in a beautiful bowl. Ingredients and amounts vary depending on my mo… Read More
2016-02-17 10:17
The dough of Mash Rye Bread is sticky. Let your mixer do the hard work if possible. 2 breadsFirst day, evening 1 dl (100 g) sourdough starter2 dl (200 g) lukewarm water2 dl (110 g) rye… Read More
2016-02-10 10:17
Rieska is a traditional thin, unleavened bread made from barley or oat, sometimes with potato as additional ingredient. Because we have lots of lovely forests full of edible mushrooms here i… Read More
2016-02-03 18:26
In midwinter I have a habit of pressing carrots, oranges and ginger through a juicer when I'm feeling a little under the weather. 1 kg of carrots leaves 2 cups of dry carrot pulp behind. I a… Read More
2016-01-27 12:05
Sourdough Potato Bread is one of my all time favorites. I'll never get tired of it! It takes time to bake sourdough bread, but it's not difficult. I hope you'll try this recipe even if you h… Read More
2016-01-13 10:44
Brolls are breads somewhere between small breads and large rolls. 3 breads2 dl (200 g) buttermilk2 dl (200 g) milk25 g fresh yeast1 tsp salt9 dl (585 g) wheat flourIn a large mixing bow… Read More
2016-01-13 08:18
I always have whey and mash in my freezer, because I make cheese and home-made beer. If you don't have them, you can replace whey with water and mash with malt and hot water.2 breads5 dl (50… Read More
2016-01-05 17:47
The secret behind super soft Angel Rolls is moist dough. The number one rule is use as little flour as possible, only just enough to hold the dough together. The softness is incredible, but… Read More
2015-12-28 18:55
You can see the most popular posts on the right sidebar. The list looks good, but we all have different taste preferences, so my list looks a little bit different.1 Caraway Bread2 Burni… Read More
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