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Tunnbröd

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Tunnbröd is a Swedish flatbread traditionally made from barley or rye flour, sometimes with wheat added, and baked as either a soft, flexible bread or a dry, crisp variety. It is associated with northern Sweden, where it was historically a long-keeping staple on farms. Soft tunnbröd is commonly rolled or folded around butter, potatoes, cheese, or cured fish such as surströmming.

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What is the difference between soft and crisp tunnbröd?

Soft tunnbröd is flexible enough to roll around fillings, while crisp tunnbröd is dried for long storage and snaps when broken. Both forms are associated with northern Swedish baking traditions.

What is tunnbrödsrulle?

A tunnbrödsrulle is Swedish street food made by wrapping soft tunnbröd around fillings such as sausage, mashed potatoes, onions, relish, and sauce. Variations may also include shrimp salad or other toppings.

Which grains are used to make tunnbröd?

Traditional recipes may combine barley or rye with wheat, while modern versions vary widely. Some doughs also use milk, potato, or leavening, depending on the region and whether the bread is intended to remain soft or become crisp.

How was tunnbröd traditionally baked?

The dough was rolled very thin and baked rapidly on a hot griddle or in a wood-fired oven. Crisp sheets could be stored for long periods, an important advantage for farms in northern Sweden.

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