Karask (Barley Bread)
Karask is a traditional Estonian barley bread, often served with butter, cheese, or jam. It is also a common offering at traditional Estonian celebrations and holidays. Made with just a few ingredients, it is a healthy bread choice and can be used as a base for sandwiches.
Recipe Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (150 g) barley flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) whole wheat flour
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) baking powder
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) caraway seeds
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (120 ml) kefir or yogurt
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) melted butter
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch (23-cm) cast iron skillet with one tablespoon (15 ml) butter.
- Into a mixing bowl, sift the three flours, salt, and baking powder.
- Stir in sugar and caraway seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg, kefir, and oil, then add to dry ingredients. Mix well, but do not over mix.
- Pour into skillet, smooth over, and drizzle over remaining butter.
- Bake for 50 minutes to a light gold, or until a toothpick emerges clean from the center.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or lingonberry preserves.
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