Rúgbrauð

(Lava bread)

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4

servings

13

hours

Icelandic lava bread, a staple of Icelandic cuisine, is a dense and hearty bread with a rich flavor and a distinctively dark color. Made primarily from rye flour and often featuring traditional ingredients like molasses, buttermilk, and sometimes caraway seeds, this bread is typically baked slowly in a low-temperature oven for several hours, resulting in a dense yet moist texture. Icelandic rye bread is enjoyed sliced thinly and served with butter, smoked fish, or other savory toppings, making it a versatile and beloved part of Icelandic meals and traditions.




Ingredients:

  • 1875 grams rye flour / 黑麦面粉

  • 375 grams flour / 面粉

  • 400 grams sugar / 糖

  • 320 grams golden syrup / 金黄糖浆

  •  2 tsp baking powder / 泡打粉

  • 1 tsp salt / 盐

  •  2 liters whole milk / 全脂牛奶






Recipe:


1. Preheat the oven to 100° C (212° F).

2. Mix all ingredients well; it needs a large bowl. It can be a bit hard to mix the ingredients but just take your time; it will all come together.

3. Grease a sizable fireproof pot with a lid. 

4. Pour the dough into the pot and put the lid on.

5. Bake for 12 hours.