Swedish Thin Bread

Transport your taste buds to Scandinavia with this authentic Swedish Thin Bread recipe, a delightful flatbread that combines the earthy flavors of rye flour with a hint of aromatic anise or fennel. This traditional Nordic bread is irresistibly soft, thanks to a blend of butter, milk, and yogurt, which creates a beautifully pliable dough perfect for rolling out paper-thin. Cooked to golden perfection on a hot skillet, each round is lightly puffed with a tender texture that’s perfect for wrapping around savory fillings or enjoying on its own. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and versatile flatbread is a must-try for bread lovers and makes a wonderful addition to any meal. Whether served warm or stored for later, Swedish Thin Bread will transport you with its rustic charm and subtle sweetness.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 100 grams Rye flour
• 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground anise seeds or fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 50 grams Butter
• 200 milliliters Milk
• 50 grams Plain yogurt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rye flour, sugar, salt, ground anise seeds, and baking powder. Mix well to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 2

Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a crumbly texture.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and yogurt until smooth. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or your hands until a soft dough forms.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1-2 minutes, just until it comes together. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and roll each into a ball. Cover the balls with a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from drying out.

Step 6

Using a rolling pin, roll out each ball on a lightly floured surface into a very thin round, approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. Aim for an even thickness.

Step 7

Heat a dry skillet or griddle over medium heat. Carefully place one piece of dough onto the hot surface and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly golden and puffed. Adjust the heat as necessary to avoid burning.

Step 8

Wrap the cooked bread in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm and prevent drying out while you cook the remaining portions.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Swedish Thin Bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(744.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2044.2

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 139.1mg	0%
Sodium 3193.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 347.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 40.4g
Protein 51.6g	0%

Vitamin D 122.8IU	0%
Calcium 438.2mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 1312.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.4%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 67.6%