While there are many obvious ways to use crispbread, there a few not so obvious but popular ways to eat this crunchy bread in Scandinavia: Using a shot glass, cut a hole out of the centre of each dough round. Traditionally, these rye crispbreads were made in large batches only a few times a year, then hung on poles or cords high up near the ceiling to dry, crisp and store them. It’s useful to do this if you intend storing them around a pole or hang them on a cord to dry. Shape another little crispbread out of the dough cuttings to avoid wastage.

The ingredient list includes bread flour (or AP), coarse rye flour, whole milk, yeast, salt, flaxseed (whole), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds (not in the image), caraway seeds, and flaky sea salt like Maldon. Note, you can use water instead of milk, but milk makes for a better crispbread. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover with a cloth and leave somewhere warm for 20-30 minutes. Cut a hole in the center of your crispbread using a round biscuit cutter.Not just because it’s charming and traditional, but also because the center is the last part of the crispbread to crisp up. Creating that hole in the center creates extra edges and helps prevent the dreaded soggy crispbread. Go ahead and leave the little rounds in place while the crispbread bakes.Traditionally, Swedes wanted a bread that was easy to bake and would keep well - most therefore chose to bake crispbread. Nowadays it is easy to store in airtight containers, but originally they were made with a hole in the centre so that they could be hung over the oven to keep dry. Swedish flours differ slightly in weight from flours from other countries. Our flour is 142 grams per cup or 5 ounces per cup.

Scandinavians eat a lot of crispbread, Swedes boasting the highest consumption, closely followed by Norway. Crispbread is Sweden’s second largest export (just behind vodka), and on average, Swedes consume over 450 slices of crispbread per year! What Should I Eat with Crispbread? Also, many people enjoy making this bread because it’s an easy Scandinavian bread recipe and it keeps well, too. In the case of unleavened crispbread, bubbles are introduced into the dough mechanically. Traditionally, this was done by mixing snow or powdered ice into the dough, which then evaporated during baking. [8] Today, the dough, which must contain a large amount of water, is cooled and mixed until bubbly. Use a pizza cutter to even out the edges if necessary. Don’t worry if your crispbread is more amoeba-shaped than round. Simply use a pizza cutter to even out the edges. Or leave your crispbread amoeba-shaped! That’s rustic and charming, too. The more you make your own crispbread at home, the better you will become at rolling out the dough. Place in a preheated oven at 210°C and bake for about 20 minutes until almost completely dried out.

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Take note of the serving size. Some crispbreads come with serving sizes smaller than one whole crispbread, and some allow for several pieces per serving, so make sure you're not comparing apples to oranges. Crispbread was traditionally made only twice a year and stored on a long pole hanging near the ceiling, hence the hole in the center of each piece. When you were ready for another crispbread, you could simply climb up, slide one off the pole and give it a little dust off. While this storage method is very charming, modern day Scandinavians are more likely to opt for an airtight container to keep their crispbread fresh AND dust-free. Prepare the yeasted sponge of this rye crispbread recipe a day before you bake. Although the recipe uses dried yeast, it’s easy to make a sourdough version of this crispbread by swapping the yeast for sourdough starter. Sponge (Day 1) Another method is to knead the dough under pressure in an extruder. The sudden drop in pressure then causes water to evaporate, creating bubbles in the dough. These delightfully wobbly crispbreads are irresistible and perfect for breaking and sharing. Serve them simply with good quality butter, cheese and fruit, or elegantly with salmon, cold meats, pâtés and dips.

Add the milk and cooled melted butter. Mix with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until the dough is shaggy in appearance and getting difficult to stir.

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Brighten your mornings with the crunchy goodness of crispbreads and flatbreads. These versatile delights are fantastic for pairing with your favourite toppings or enjoying on their own. From savoury to sweet, our range offers a satisfying crunch in every bite. Now, keep in mind that what makes this recipe different from other ones you’ll find on the web is that you’ll be freezing the dough.