Knekkebrød: Norwegian Crisp Bread

Ingredients

2 dl. (3/4 cup slightly rounded) rye flour
2 dl. (3/4 cup slightly rounded) spelt flour
4 dl. (1 1/2 cups slightly rounded) medium-sized oats
2 dl. (3/4 cup slightly rounded) sunflower seeds
2 dl. (3/4 cup slightly rounded) flax seeds
1 tsp. salt
4.5-5 dl. (about 1 3/4 cup - 2 cups) water

Preparation

1
In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together, then add the water. Blend well together until a homogenous dough is formed.
2
Line two baking sheets with baking paper. Preheat a convection oven to 160C (320F).
3
Using a spatula, divide the dough in two and spread each piece on the separate baking sheets. Spread the dough evenly and divide into suitable pieces with a pizza roller or knife.
4
Place one baking sheet at the bottom of the oven and the other one at the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Halfway through the cooking time, change the position of the two sheets.
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About

Knekkebrød, or Crisp Bread, is a very common substitute to bread in Scandinavia. It's healthy, tasty and very easy to make! Feel free to experiment with the ingredients to make one with your favourite flours and seeds!

Yield:

About 20, depending on size

Added:

Friday, November 25, 2011 - 1:43pm

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