Perunarieska, or Finnish Potato Flatbread, is a traditional Finnish bread made from mashed potatoes. This soft and delicious flatbread is perfect served with butter, smoked salmon, and fresh dill. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients:
- 500g potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 50g butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Butter, for serving
- Smoked salmon, for serving
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Peel and boil the potatoes in salted water until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them until smooth. Allow them to cool slightly.
- Make the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, melted butter, and salt.
- Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- Shape the Flatbreads:
- Preheat your oven to 225°C (437°F).
- Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball into a round disc, about 1 cm thick.
- Bake the Flatbreads:
- Place the flattened dough discs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the flatbreads are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Serve the warm Perunarieska with butter, smoked salmon, and fresh dill.
- Enjoy these delicious flatbreads as a snack or as part of a meal.
Enjoy your Perunarieska, a traditional Finnish treat that’s perfect with savory toppings!