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Archipelago Bread — traditional dish from Archipelago Sea, Finland
Bread Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾50gCarbs
🥑2gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️100 gServing

* Per serving · 100 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Archipelago Bread

How to order / say it
Say it Saaristolaisleipä — [SAH-ris-toh-lai-slay-pa]
Order I'd like the archipelago bread, please.
Locally Haluaisin saariostolaisleipää, kiitos.
Say locally

A dense, dark bread made from rye, malt, and molasses.

Why try it?

This bread is a staple in Finnish archipelago cuisine, embodying the hearty and traditional flavors of the region. It represents the rustic and wholesome culinary practices of Turku.

How it tastes

The bread has a sweet, malty flavor with a slightly sour finish, and a dense, chewy texture. It is typically served with butter or topped with gravlax.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Originating from the Finnish archipelago region, this bread has been a major dietary staple since the 19th century. Its creation was driven by the need to preserve rye and other grains during long winter months, making it an iconic element of Finnish food culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 300 g rye flour
  • 🌾 50 g malt
  • 🍯 80 ml molasses
  • 300 ml water
  • 🌾 7 g yeast
  • 🧂 10 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Mix rye flour, malt, molasses, water, yeast, and salt to form a dough.
  2. 2 Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
  3. 3 Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased baking tin.
  4. 4 Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 1 hour until cooked through.

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