Oats are one of our four types of grain and a fantastic raw material. Not only do oats help keep the stomach in balance, but it has also been shown to lower the cholesterol level in the blood and provide a smoother blood sugar curve.The history of oatsOats, Avena sativa, the origin of our cultivated oats, is most likely large oats, Avena sterilis. The earliest archaeological finds of domesticated oats, characterised by the little axe remains on the rock at full maturity, are from south-eastern Europe and dated to just over 6,000 years old.The f…

Mushrooms with crispbread is a classic. Since the knäckebröd is perfect for putting in the oven, 225 degrees, for 5-10 minutes, it is easy to make a mushroom sandwich where the cheese has melted and is that delicious golden brown. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.Right now, in mushroom times, it's incredibly luxurious to pick your mushrooms in the forest when you make your mushroom sandwich. If you have picked your mushrooms in the woods, you should only use ones you know and are sure of. Of course, you can use mushrooms that you …

Rye has always been a vital cereal. We wouldn't have our beloved knäckebröd if we didn't have rye. From the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th century, rye was the most important cereal in large parts of Sweden. Even today, it is an important cereal, even if other grains such as wheat are grown more today.The history of ryeRye is believed to have originated in Central Asia and has since been grown in many different parts of the world. The cultivated rye belongs to a species complex with wild species and wild species that occur as …

Sourdough baking has been around for thousands of years, and there is evidence that it was baked with sourdough already in ancient times. So it's an old tradition that still lives on today. Starting a sourdough can feel complicated, but if you have patience and are careful with feeding, you end up with a sourdough that is always ready to bake. Once you get it going, the great thing about sourdough is that you store it for a very long time. Then How to start sourdough?To start a sourdough, you need to mix flour and water and leave it at room…

Knäckebröd is a typical Swedish bread with a long and interesting history and an essential part of the Swedish food culture. The traditional crispbread as we know it today is a hard bread baked from only four ingredients: rye flour, yeast or sourdough, salt and water. It is flat and thin with a hole pattern or pits on the surface. Knäckebröd is a durable bread and possible to store for a long time without going bad or, as Olaus Magnus (1490-1557) wrote when he wrote down the Nordic history, "Baked at the birth of a child, it can hold up quite w…

Boil one egg, preferably with a bit of creamy yellow. I think that's the best. Spread the green hummus on the knäckebröd, then put on the egg, sliced or in halves. Top with optional sprouts or finely cut chives. Eat and enjoy!Recipe for green pea hummusIngredients400 g of frozen green peas3 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice1.5 tablespoons tahini1 clove of garlic2 pinch of saltHere's how to do itThaw the peas.Mix all the ingredients with a hand blender or food processor to a smooth cream.Season to taste with a little more sa…

Recipe for how to spice up your butterButter and other spreadable butter alternatives are something we have all noticed have become more expensive. Since butter is so perfect on knäckebröd, below are some tips on keeping costs down with real butter.Butter lasts a long time so take the opportunity to buy butter when the stores have a campaign. After the printed best-before date, an unopened package of regular butter can last at least a month in the refrigerator and up to 6-9 months in the freezer. Making a sandwich with fridge-cold butter is no…

Garlic crackers1. Break a few pieces of crispbread or cut with a serrated bread knife.2. Finely chop a clove of garlic.3. Mix the garlic, a little butter, and chopped parsley.4. Spread the mixed butter on the crispbread pieces.5. Heat in oven at 200 degrees for about 5 min.6. Garnish with a little chopped parsley.Ready and you have a nice and tasty snack when you have guests or just as a small snack.Cheese butter75 g of room temperature regular salted butterabout 1 cup finely grated long-aged hard cheese1–2 ml measuring spoon of mustard powder …