07/09/2026
Saaristolaisleipä (archipelago bread) is a Finnish staple that is definitely worth tasting! 😋 You can find it at every celebration from Midsummer to Christmas. A bit time-consuming to make, but thankfully you can pick up a loaf at every possible bake sale.
Enjoy with cured salmon or a shrimp mayo for that ultimately Finnish taste experience! 👌
Recipe:
1 l buttermilk
50 g fresh yeast
300 ml dark syrup
300 ml malt
300 ml oat bran
300 ml rye flour
1 tbsp salt
about 800 ml wheat flour
For brushing:
50 ml dark syrup
50 ml boiling water