Description
Rieska, a traditional Finnish flatbread, is a deliciously simple bread made with mashed potatoes and whole-grain flour. Soft, tender, and ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for pairing with butter, smoked salmon, or fresh herbs.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (300 g) mashed potatoes, cooled
3/4 cup (100 g) whole spelt flour or barley flour
1 large free-range egg
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled mashed potatoes, whole spelt or barley flour, egg, and salt.
- Mix thoroughly until the dough comes together into a slightly sticky consistency.
3. Divide and Shape the Dough:
- Divide the dough into four equal portions.
- Dust your fingers lightly with flour to prevent sticking, then flatten each portion into a round disk, approximately 1/4-inch (0.5 cm) thick, directly on the prepared baking tray.
4. Prick the Dough:
- Use a fork to prick the surface of each flatbread. This helps to prevent bubbling during baking and creates the signature texture.
5. Bake the Flatbread:
- Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
6. Serve:
- Serve the flatbreads warm, topped with butter, smoked or cured salmon, and fresh dill.
Notes
Mashed Potatoes Tip: Use plain mashed potatoes without added butter or milk for best results.
Texture Adjustment: If the dough feels too sticky, add a small amount of flour, one tablespoon at a time, until manageable.
Storage: Store leftover flatbreads in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in a toaster or oven to restore their softness.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 flatbread
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg