Gulerodsbrud is an interesting bread from Denmark filled with sunflower seeds and carrots before forming into rolls. This was a fun and unique bread to prepare with Claire. After the base rises, a well is formed in the center to hold the cracked egg, sunflower seeds, and grated carrot. The edges are sealed over the center, then the…
Smithsonian National Zoological Park and Nutella Stuffed Aebleskiver
Our good friends Lauren (blogger of Sew You Think You Can Cook), Stuart, and Wesley came to visit over Memorial Day weekend! The last time we saw them was right before our move from Florida (when Wesley was only 3 weeks old!), so it was definitely great to spend some time with them. This was…
Brunede Kartofler (Danish Browned Potatoes)
Brunede Kartofler is a Danish potato dish popular during Christmas. It is the traditional accompaniment to meat dishes, such as roast pork or duck. Small potatoes are boiled, peeled, then tossed in a caramel sauce until browned. They are best served right from the stove. With time, the caramel coating is absorbed and loses its…
Havrebrød (Danish Oat Loaf)
Havrebrød is a Danish bread made from oats and bread flour. I found the recipe in The Great Scandinavian Baking Bookby Beatrice Ojakangas. This is an older book, published in 1988, with no pictures, but has still become one of my favorites. It includes recipes from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland. This recipe makes…
