Finnish-American Flatbread

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A very delicious Finnish flatbread made with wheat and rye flours. Cream of rye cereal can be used in place of the rye flour if coarse ground is not available. This recipe makes 4 to 5 flatbreads.

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Prep Time:
2 hrs
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
4 flatbreads
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • ¾ cup coarse whole wheat flour

  • ¾ cup coarse whole rye flour

  • 8 cups bread flour

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in the salt, whole wheat flour and rye flour. Mix in the bread flour 1 cup at a time until the dough is not sticky. Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Set aside to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  3. Punch down the dough and divide into 4 or 5 portions. Form each one into a ball, and let rise again until doubled, about 20 minutes.

  4. Place each ball onto a baking sheet and flatten out into an oval 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Poke holes all over using the tines of a fork. Let rise again until doubled, 20 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  5. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until browned on the top and bottom. Brush the tops with butter while still warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

404 Calories
4g Fat
78g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 404
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 406mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g 26%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 212mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.