It’s that time of the year again when Runeberg’s Tortes are everywhere here in Finland. Traditionally, the tortes appear as decadent individual pastries because they’re baked in small cake cylinders. Still, during …
Baking
Have you ever wondered why your gingerbread cookies did not come out as you wanted? But you were not sure where the trouble was. Sweat no more, this Gingerbread Cookie Guide …
The inspiration to make coconut cacao balls came from no other place than visiting Ikea. Does your Ikea store also sell those fika treats after the exit? Very sneaky. Well, I …
Happy Easter Friends! Today I’m serving you delicious, soft mämmi cookies. Never heard of mämmi before? Let’s have a glimpse on this secret ingredient and rye flour-based product. Mämmi (pronounced mæmmi …
Whether you have enjoyed these rye-crusted savory hand pies before or not, save this recipe now. The authentic homemade Karelian pies are best when fresh from the oven but the recipe …
Today the famous saffron buns are enjoyed in many Nordic homes. St. Lucy’s Day saffron buns come in many different and fun shapes. I’m sure you’ve heard from “Lussekatter “but in …
The Finnish Blueberry Rooster is a rustic dessert for all rye lovers. It’s in my TOP3 of favorite desserts. I never get tired of the combination of rye, wild blueberries, and …
For several years I’ve been wanting to bake hot cross buns. But Easter is a hectic time when it comes to food. This year I was baking well in advance. I …
Happy late St. Patrick’s Day! I baked a Guinness Buckwheat Sourdough for the occasion and here’s the delicious recipe. Don’t wait another year to make it, it’s the perfect bread to …
Making 100% rye sourdough may seem like the simplest deal containing only rye flour, water, and salt. What makes it challenging, though, is the nature of rye flour. Rye has less …