What do we do with all this crispbread? How about having it with caviar and a glass of champagne! OK, that’s not the most common way to enjoy it, but it’s damn good. Absolutely! Substitute plant-based milk for the regular milk and your favorite vegan butter substitute for the butter. What to Serve on Crispbread

Leksands was founded by Jacobs Karin in the early 19th century when she started manufacturing crispbread in her small kitchen. Today, the company is guided by Jacobs Karin’s sixth-generation descendants. If you have three and a half minutes, the video above is a good view of their history. Using the rye flour for dusting, turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 2-3 minutes. Crispbread was traditionally made only twice a year and stored on a long pole hanging near the ceiling, hence the hole in the center of each piece. When you were ready for another crispbread, you could simply climb up, slide one off the pole and give it a little dust off. While this storage method is very charming, modern day Scandinavians are more likely to opt for an airtight container to keep their crispbread fresh AND dust-free.

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Also, many people enjoy making this bread because it’s an easy Scandinavian bread recipe and it keeps well, too. There is salt in the dough itself, and there is also flaky sea salt sprinkled on top for baking. Both help highlight the flavors of the rye and oats.

The ingredient list includes bread flour (or AP), coarse rye flour, whole milk, yeast, salt, flaxseed (whole), sunflower seeds, sesame seeds (not in the image), caraway seeds, and flaky sea salt like Maldon. Note, you can use water instead of milk, but milk makes for a better crispbread. While there are many obvious ways to use crispbread, there a few not so obvious but popular ways to eat this crunchy bread in Scandinavia: But at this time of the year, who can pass up a hunk of Christmas smörgås with honey and mustard marinated salmon. I sure can’t! Another method is to knead the dough under pressure in an extruder. The sudden drop in pressure then causes water to evaporate, creating bubbles in the dough. Brighten your mornings with the crunchy goodness of crispbreads and flatbreads. These versatile delights are fantastic for pairing with your favourite toppings or enjoying on their own. From savoury to sweet, our range offers a satisfying crunch in every bite.Look for natural flavor additions like seeds, spices, and herbs, instead of fat or non–whole grain flours.