Flatkaka
| Type | Flatbread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Iceland |
| Main ingredients | Rye flour |
Flatkaka (Icelandic pronunciation: . Flatkaka is soft, round, thin and dark with a characteristic pattern from the pan.
Traditionally, flatkaka was baked on hot stones or straight on the embers of the fire, later on small but heavy cast iron frying pans, and today, when making flatkaka at home, people sometimes bake them directly on an electric hot plate to get the desired result. There usually is a difference between home-made flatkaka and the varieties sold in stores, the latter being somewhat thicker and dryer because of added wheat flour.
It is assumed that the Icelandic tradition of baking flatbread goes back to the
Flatkaka is usually served cut into halves or quarters, with a topping of
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References
- ^ a b Arnarsdóttir, Eygló Svala (2011-01-17). "Traditional Icelandic Flatbread". Iceland Review. Archived from the original on 2018-11-25. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
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