 Slices of rupjmaize | |
| Type | Bread |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Latvia |
| Main ingredients | Rye |
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.[citation needed]
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 dessert.
Salinātā rudzu rupjmaize is a special type of Rupjmaize, which has been sweetened by pouring hot water over (part of) the rye flour. It was registered as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed in the EU in 2013.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ 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".
- ^ "Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. 2013/C 177/08". European Union. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
External links[edit]
- Latvian Dark Caraway Bread Recipe | EU Politics Explained by Baking Latvian Dark Caraway Bread. January 14, 2020. Deutsche Welle