Finnish-American Flatbread

Finnish-American Flatbread
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Embark on a culinary journey with this delightful Finnish-American Flatbread. A harmonious blend of wheat and rye flours creates a subtly earthy flavor and satisfyingly chewy texture. Perfect as a base for savory toppings or simply enjoyed with a drizzle of olive oil, this rustic bread is a testament to simple ingredients and time-honored techniques.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    78 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    4 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    406 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

In a large bowl, whisk together the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and let it bloom until foamy, approximately 5 minutes.

02

Step

Incorporate the whole wheat flour, rye flour, and salt. Gradually add the bread flour, about 1 cup at a time, mixing until the dough is no longer sticky. (10 minutes)

03

Step

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, around 10 minutes. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

04

Step

Gently punch down the dough to release the air. Divide the dough into 4 or 5 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball and let them rest, covered, until doubled in size, about 20 minutes.

05

Step

Place each ball onto a baking sheet and flatten it into an oval shape, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Use a fork to poke holes all over the surface of each flatbread. Let them rise again until almost doubled, 20 to 30 minutes.

06

Step

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

07

Step

Bake the flatbreads in the preheated oven until golden brown on both the top and bottom, about 20 minutes. While the flatbreads are still warm, brush the tops with melted butter.

For a richer flavor, try substituting half of the warm water with milk.
If coarse ground rye flour is unavailable, cream of rye cereal can be used as a substitute.
The rising times may vary depending on the temperature of your environment. Be patient and allow the dough to fully double in size for the best results.

Bianka Abernathy

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 5.0/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Velda Gulgowski

    I have tried other flatbread recipes, but this one is by far the best. It is light and airy!

  • Bernadette Stanton

    This recipe is so easy to follow, and the flatbreads turn out perfectly every time!

  • Edmund Ruecker

    My family devoured these flatbreads! I'll definitely be making them again.

  • Abigale Walter

    I added some caraway seeds to the dough, and they were a delicious addition.

  • Hollie Oconner

    Quick, simple and delicious - my family now requests it weekly!

  • Kyler Collier

    I love the combination of wheat and rye flour in this recipe. It gives the flatbreads a wonderful nutty flavor.

  • Alfonso Leffler

    The tip about using browned butter is fantastic! It really elevates the flavor of the flatbreads.

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