Rupjmaize
Rupjmaize is a traditional dark bread made from rye and is considered to be the staple of the Latvian diet.[1][2] The first written references to Latvian rye bread are found in a recipes book dating back to 1901.
 Slices of rupjmaize | |
| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Latvia |
| Main ingredients | Rye |
The bread is made in a wood fueled hearth furnace from coarse (1740. and 1800. type) rye flour, with the addition of malt and caraway seeds as ingredients, giving the bread its characteristic flavor and aroma.[3]
It is also used to make Rupjmaizes kārtojums, a traditional Latvian desert.
References
- BBC – Eurovision Song Contest: Guide to Latvia
- Stephen Baister; Chris Patrick (2007). Latvia. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-84162-201-9.
- "Tutorial on making Rupjmaize in Latvian".
External links
- Latvian Dark Caraway Bread Recipe | EU Politics Explained by Baking Latvian Dark Caraway Bread. January 14, 2020. Deutsche Welle
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