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Nutritional Values

🔥300kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾55gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy 🥚 Eggs

Saiakakk

How to order / say it
Say it Saiakakk — [sigh-a-kak]
Order One Estonian sweet bun, please.
Locally Palun üks saiakakk.
Say locally

A soft, sweet bread bun often flavored with cinnamon.

Why try it?

A staple of Estonian comfort food, it's a beloved treat enjoyed across the country, often with a cup of coffee.

How it tastes

Soft and fluffy with a hint of cinnamon spice, these buns are fragrant and sweet, with an inviting aroma. Best enjoyed warm.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Saiakakk has been baked in Estonia since the early 20th century, evolving from a simple home-baked treat to a national symbol of cozy gatherings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 400 g flour
  • 🍯 100 g sugar
  • 🥛 200 ml milk
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🥚 2 eggs
  • 🧂 2 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. 1 Mix flour, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
  2. 2 Add warm milk, butter, and eggs, knead until smooth.
  3. 3 Let rise, shape into buns, bake until golden.

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