November 21, 2010

Finnish Potato Flat Bread


One of my favourite things to have in Finland used to be my granny's "rieska", which is a Finnish flat bread made with oat, barley or potato. Granny would bake the bread in her giant wood-fired oven and it was the best thing to have with 'gravlax' (salt cured salmon). I am looking forward to baking and having this bread again when I go to Finland for Christmas.

This time I had bought some smoked salmon and of course felt like having it with rieska. I knew I would have to keep it simple so I made this potato version of the bread and we ate them warm with the salmon and some fresh dill. Delicious!


Finnish Potato Flat Bread

300g mashed potato, cooled*
100g whole spelt flour
1 large free-range egg
pinch of salt

* You can use left-over mashed potato. If you make a new batch, use some milk to loosen and moisturise the mixture.

Preheat oven to 220C. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and divide the dough into 4 portions. Place the portions on a baking tray lined with baking paper and flatten each portion with flour dusted fingers into round disks. Prick the breads with a fork and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm with butter, smoked salmon and fresh dill.

Enjoy!

Print
Posted by Maria
Labels: , , ,

54 comments:

  1. Mary Beth Magee21 November 2010 at 17:35

    I am looking forward to trying this. Gravlax and anything made with potatoes will make me very happy!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Anonymous28 January 2012 at 08:16

      I really want to try this but, don't understand the measurements...300g 100g "Spelt"? flour, free range egg. Would that be 3c.mash potato 1c.flour & 1 egg ?

      Delete
    2. Maria1 February 2012 at 18:24

      Hi,

      Please refer to this website to converse the measurements

      http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking#subs

      Maria

      Delete
    3. Anonymous8 March 2012 at 09:37

      From one Anonymous to another - "g" is short for gram. It is a unit of weight measurement popular in places other than the US. You should look into it, as it's quite handy. Spelt, too, is a real thing. Let me Google that for you...

      Delete
  2. Anonymous21 November 2010 at 17:43

    I am sure ur grandma will be very proud of you. this looks super delish! YUM!

    ReplyDelete
  3. My Restaurants Melbourne21 November 2010 at 18:06

    How I wish I had my own wood fired oven like your granny, I would make so many pizzas!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Simon Food Favourites21 November 2010 at 18:40

    OMG every time i look at your blog posts it makes me wish i was living in the same household as you. we must have another catch up soon :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. john@heneedsfood21 November 2010 at 20:31

    Is it wrong to think this would be nice with a chilled glass of white wine?

    ReplyDelete
  6. Conor @ Hold the Beef21 November 2010 at 21:38

    I can hear the crunch of this as I look upon it. Perfect with some salmon... I'm glad I have some in my fridge right now to satiate my now-hungry stomach.

    ReplyDelete
  7. leaf (the indolent cook)21 November 2010 at 21:49

    I love easy recipes like this! Thank you! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Von21 November 2010 at 22:12

    I love flatbreads- especially how they're so easy to make! I've never heard of this before, but it looks delicious! I'll have to try this next time I have potatoes in the house.....

    ReplyDelete
  9. catty21 November 2010 at 23:00

    We've just been to a Finnish fair yesterday (blog will be up tomorrow!) and so we're stuck on all things Finnish. This potato flat bread sounds DELISH. Pity Panu is so anti carbs otherwise I would totally make it!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Emily Z22 November 2010 at 02:30

    I have never made a flatbread. Yours looks delicious, especially paired with the salmon. I can just imagine the taste!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Egle22 November 2010 at 03:39

    Looks really tempting. I was looking forward to try potato flat bread but didn't had a recipe to count on. and now I do :) Hope to make it really soon.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Miriam22 November 2010 at 04:16

    Looks gorgeous! Gotta try this.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Heavenly Housewife22 November 2010 at 05:31

    Gosh, I absolutely love the look of this. Beautifully done daaahling!
    *kisses* HH

    ReplyDelete
  14. Joudie's Mood Food22 November 2010 at 08:09

    I Love this. Looks like the perfect accompaniment to the salmon. So gorgeous and perfect making your own bread!

    ReplyDelete
  15. LimeCake22 November 2010 at 10:54

    I love the simplicity of this recipe! Looks delicious with the salmon!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Angie Lives to Eat (and Cook)!22 November 2010 at 14:21

    Ohh I love potato and this potato flatbread looks so easy and simple to make. Aww your Granny sounds sweet =)

    ReplyDelete
  17. Anonymous22 November 2010 at 14:56

    I love potato bread, but have never seen it like this before! Flat breads are one of the latest staples in my house, and I can only imagine how fantastic this would be. Granny recipes are the best...thanks for sharing :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Sanjeeta kk22 November 2010 at 19:07

    The flat bread looks similar to our Indian chapattis. Lovely clicks.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Gummi Baby22 November 2010 at 22:03

    This is very similar to a recipe for potato cakes I found in my 4 ingredients cookbook only theirs was pan fried and this probably has more flour to give it a bread like quality. Looking forward to trying this and I'm addicted to smoked salmon at the moment! Yum!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Joanne22 November 2010 at 23:18

    I'll take just about any excuse to eat smoked salmon and this looks delicious!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Anonymous23 November 2010 at 00:34

    I think I've heard the word 'rieska' before, but never had any idea what it was other than something edible. I wouldn't have guessed a potato flatbread, that's for sure! Looks intriguing and sounds even more delicious. We might have to try this sometime instead of potato pancakes.

    Cheers and thanks for introducing me to something new,

    *Heather*

    ReplyDelete
  22. Medifast Coupons23 November 2010 at 03:27

    What a great idea, make my own flat bread, thanks so much for your recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Faith23 November 2010 at 03:54

    This bread looks wonderful, especially topped with salmon and dill!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Juliana23 November 2010 at 08:51

    Wow, potato flat bread...never had it...the bread sure looks so good...and the salmon on it, makes even yummier :-)

    ReplyDelete
  25. Damaris @Kitchen Corners23 November 2010 at 11:25

    It looks so simple. I was expecting a very elaborate recipe but it's so simple. I also love smoked salmon.

    ps. have so much fun in Finland!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella23 November 2010 at 16:42

    Ooh you're going home to Finland for Christmas? How exciting! Will you post while you are there? :D

    ReplyDelete
  27. Carolyn Jung25 November 2010 at 15:44

    I can't believe how easy this sounds. And the results are so impressive. Perfect accompaniment for a holiday party. Happy holidays to you! ;)

    ReplyDelete
  28. Anna26 November 2010 at 13:05

    these flatbreads look great. i'm sure jonas will just love them! i'll have to attempt them soon.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Sabrine d'Aubergine28 January 2011 at 23:54

    Lovely rieska! And lovely blog! I love home-made breads (I make bread every day...) and this is a nice recipe.
    Ciao,

    Sabrine

    ReplyDelete
  30. muppy14 February 2011 at 12:41

    This sounds great, I'll have to try it. I love that you use Spelt flour in your recipes. I haven't brought myself to pay what it's worth yet!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Bryn24 February 2011 at 03:54

    Such fantastic photography. Love the lighting, the depth of focus, the styling. I'm tasting the finished/Finnish product in my mind even before I get home tonight to make it for our anniversary. Kiitos!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Anonymous12 March 2011 at 04:56

    You can always replace the spelt flour with barley flour. Works a treat!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Shabunia Tania5 May 2011 at 22:28

    Thank yoy so much! I like it :)
    http://shabunia.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-post_05.html

    ReplyDelete
  34. Jennifer21 August 2011 at 14:02

    Another of my 'Finnish loves' ...but never tastes quite the same :(

    ReplyDelete
  35. Lori Jablons6 February 2012 at 02:10

    Really happy to have found your blog. I'm of Finnish descent and am interested in learning about Finnish food and culture. :)

    ReplyDelete
  36. Anonymous7 February 2012 at 04:24

    Little question: should the mashed potatoes used in this recipe be leftover mashed potatoes made the usual way with butter, milk, and so on? Or plain, cooked, cold potatoes, mashed-up?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Maria7 February 2012 at 04:40

      This comment has been removed by the author.

      Delete
    2. Maria7 February 2012 at 04:41

      Thank you for your comment!

      If you use left-over mashed potato, that's fine. But if you make the mashed potato from scratch, add a dash of milk to loosen the mixture.

      Maria

      Delete
  37. Anonymous10 February 2012 at 21:18

    I made these yesterday and they are amazing!! As suggested, I served with butter, smoked salmon & dill - food heaven. I also added a nice salad with peas, radishes and mixed leaves dressed with a yoghurt-based dressing. Love Scandi Foodie!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Beastie11 February 2012 at 02:02

    Spelt flour - I just bought 10 kg for the next 6 months :) Gonna make this despite having no gravlax at home. At all. Kids would not eat it :(

    ReplyDelete
  39. Beastie11 February 2012 at 07:00

    Finally made it! Doubled all ingredients, for my family...... This is so tasty, so different from other flat breads...... We really love it! And I keep my eyes on your blog. And, if you don't mind, I put the recepie on to my blog, in Hungarian, to spread the good news :) Thanks again.

    Gergely

    ReplyDelete
  40. Beastie11 February 2012 at 08:52

    Great recipe - thanks for sharing - just passing to my hungarian fellows on my blog, with respect to the original. Thanks.

    http://beastie-bistro.blogspot.com/2012/02/finn-lapos-krumplis-kenyer-lepeny.html

    ReplyDelete
  41. Anonymous13 March 2012 at 07:38

    Where can I buy Spelt Flour....is it available in most regular supermarkets?

    ReplyDelete
  42. Maria13 March 2012 at 07:41

    In Australia spelt flour is available at Woolworths (Macro brand) and all natural food stores.

    Thanks!

    Maria

    ReplyDelete
  43. snenny27 May 2012 at 20:20

    Hi Maria! This looks utterly divine, I may have to attempt it tonight. It's the perfect weather for some simple but delicious fare in the UK :) I was wondering whether the measurement of 300g is for 300g of raw potato, or whether it was for 300g of potato after it had been boiled and mashed. Thought I'd check as I don't know whether raw and cooked potato weigh the same (1 for 1, that is - whether 1 raw potato would weigh the same as 1 cooked potato). :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Maria30 May 2012 at 02:00

      Hello!

      Yes, it's 300g cooked and mashed.

      Good luck!

      Maria

      Delete
  44. ailsa29 May 2012 at 16:03

    i just made this (with sweet potato instead), it was delicious and so simple!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Anonymous27 July 2012 at 08:36

    i just wanted to come here and tell you that after finding this on pinterest last night, i made these today. HOLY COW. amazing. i live in the middle of nowhere here in ireland and couldn't find spelt flour anywhere local so i improvised and used wholemeal wheat flour instead and they were still delicious. thank you soooooo much!!!! x

    ReplyDelete
  46. jill brock24 September 2012 at 02:58

    Hi Maria, I tried your potato flatbread. Delicious and healthy. I liked them best when they were freshly made. The only problem was that I didn't have any smoked salmon to eat them with so I'll have to get some and make them again. Thanks for the recipe.

    ReplyDelete
  47. HIT PYCHOTKA21 March 2013 at 06:55

    I made rieska today, it's great with garlic sauce and smoked salmon. Great recipe, thanks a lot

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for your comment!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)