World Flavors Cookbook

Knäckebröd (Crispbread)

Traditional Swedish hard rye bread, known for its long shelf life and crunch.

Cuisine: Sweden

Ingredients

• rye flour
• whole wheat flour
• yeast
• warm water
• salt
• fennel or caraway seeds

Instructions

1. Knead dough and let rise.
2. Roll out extremely thin, using a spiked rolling pin (kruskavel) if possible.
3. Cut into circles with a hole in the middle or rectangles.
4. Bake at 225°C for 8-10 minutes until crisp.