Knaakkebrod Or Nakkileipa (Scandinavian-Style Rye Crisp Bread)

Serves: 6

Santiago Howell

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

47

Spice

58

Sweetness

59

Sourness

35

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.1

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.333333 cups

Rye Flour

1.333333 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

Sprinkle the yeast over the water in a small bowl

2

Set aside

3

Combine the rye flour with all-purpose flour in a large bowl

4

Stir in the salt

5

Mix in the yeast mixture to make a soft dough

6

Turn dough out onto a board floured with rye meal

7

Knead lightly, mixing in rye meal as needed

8

Shape dough into a fat roll, and cut into 12 sections

9

Roll each section into a ball; cover balls with a towel and let rise 20 minutes

10

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)

11

Lightly grease 2 baking sheets

12

On a floured board, roll out each ball into a flat round about 4 inches in diameter

13

Place rounds on prepared baking sheets and prick with a fork

14

Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes

15

Cool on a rack