Flatkaka
(Flatbrauð, Flatkökur)
Flatkaka, meaning flat cake, is a traditional rye bread characterized by its flat appearance and fork prick marks on its surface. The flatbread is unleavened and baked in a pan, then served cut into quarters or halves. In the past, it was baked on hot stones, but today people even make them at home on electric hot plates.
The bread is usually topped with butter, smoked salmon, smoked lamb, or pickled herring. Due to the fact that flatkaka is light, yet packed with energy, it is a quintessential hiking snack in Iceland.
Recipe variations
The Traditional Flatkaka
READY IN 40minThis is the traditional way of making flatkaka. Take note that the dough needs to rest overnight, so it's best to make it the evening before you decide to cook the flatkaka breads.
Flatkaka with Wheat Flour
READY IN 40minThis is a variation on the traditional recipe. Instead of only rye flour, it calls for a mixture of rye and wheat flour.
Flatkaka Authentic recipe
This is the traditional way of making flatkaka. Take note that the dough needs to rest overnight, so it's best to make it the evening before you decide to cook the flatkaka breads.
WHERE TO EAT The best Flatkaka in the world (according to food experts)
