Difficulty: Moderate | Serves: 4
Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside—Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasties) are Finland’s most beloved baked treat! 🥟✨ These thin rye crust pastries are filled with creamy rice porridge and traditionally served with a delicious egg butter spread. A staple in Finnish households, Karjalanpiirakka is enjoyed for breakfast, snacks, or celebrations!
Ingredients For Karjalanpiirakka
🔥 For the Rye Crust:
☑ 1 cup (120g) rye flour 🌾
☑ ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour 🌾
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ ½ cup (120ml) water 💧
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 melted butter 🧈
🔥 For the Rice Porridge Filling:
☑ ½ cup (100g) short-grain rice 🍚
☑ 2 cups (480ml) milk 🥛
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 salt 🧂
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 butter 🧈
🔥 For the Egg Butter Spread (Munavoi):
☑ 2 boiled eggs, mashed 🥚
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 butter, softened 🧈
☑ A pinch of salt 🧂
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Karjalanpiirakka
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Rice Filling
1️⃣ Rinse the short-grain rice and bring to a boil with milk.
2️⃣ Simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy (25–30 minutes).
3️⃣ Stir in butter and salt, then let cool.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Rye Dough
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2️⃣ Add water and melted butter, kneading into a firm dough.
3️⃣ Roll the dough into a thin sheet and cut into oval shapes.
🔥 Step 3: Assemble & Bake the Pasties
1️⃣ Place a spoonful of rice filling in the center of each oval.
2️⃣ Fold the edges over slightly and crimp them with fingers to create the classic shape.
3️⃣ Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
🔥 Step 4: Make the Egg Butter & Serve
1️⃣ Mash boiled eggs and mix with butter and salt.
2️⃣ Spread over warm Karjalanpiirakka for the ultimate Finnish experience!
🥟 Crunchy, creamy, and full of Finnish tradition—Karjalanpiirakka is a must-try pastry!
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