**Lattyja: A Taste of Finnish Simplicity**
Lattyja, also known as Finnish crepes or pancakes, is a beloved and versatile dish enjoyed across Finland. These thin, unleavened pancakes are traditionally made with milk, flour, eggs, and a touch of salt, creating a delicate and slightly chewy texture. Lattyja can be served as a sweet or savory dish, making them a perfect option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This article presents a collection of lattyja recipes that showcase the diversity and creativity of this Finnish culinary staple. From classic sweet fillings like jam, sugar, and cinnamon to hearty savory options like minced meat, cheese, and vegetables, these recipes offer a wide range of flavors to satisfy every palate.
Whether you prefer your lattyja rolled up, folded, or simply stacked, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results every time. Discover the joy of cooking lattyja and experience the delightful taste of Finnish tradition.
LATTYJA (FINNISH CREPES/PANCAKES)
My mother-in-law is from Finland. She makes these little crepes for the grandchildren as a treat. They are great when served with sugar, jam or preserves. My husband and I make them with buttermilk, but my MIL uses regular milk. Your choice, depending on the flavor you like the most.
Provided by CookWannaBe
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 15-20 small crepes, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a bowl large enough to hold all ingredients.
- Beat eggs, sugar and salt together.
- Add flour, milk (1% or 2% can also be used) and melted butter.
- Beat with whisk or hand mixer until not lumpy.
- Adjust the mixture by adding additional milk to thin it. Thinner mixture works better.
- You can make the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate; however you will need to add additional milk to thin it for frying.
- Heat a non-stick pan at medium-low, add butter to coat the surface; use only enough to coat the pan. (We use a cast-iron mini-round indented pan for ours that acutally came from Sweden - thanks for reminding me to add this!).
- While lifting the pan by the handle with one hand, pour some of the mixture onto the frying pan.
- Tilt the pan so that the mix coats the surface of the frying pan; return to heat.
- Cook until the crepe starts to brown; cook the other side until brown circles start to form.
- Move the crepe around the pan to keep the pan greased and remove the crepe.
- You can put sugar, jams or preserves onto the crepe and roll up to eat, or just dip and eat off of the plate. Serve with strawberry jam and whipped cream for the traditional Finnish dish.
- They don't stay hot for long, so eat up while you can or there won't be any left for you!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.7, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 155.7, Sodium 737, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 11.2
OMELETTE (PANCAKES/CREPES)
I know this says Omlette but that is what they are called in Swiss! (pronounced om-le-tteh). They would be thin pancakes or crepes in Oz. We usually fill with sliced fried mushrooms and cheese. I had a really nice one last night with Nutella and crushed nuts! Yield will depend on the size of your pan and how thin you can make them (and how many you want to eat! We usually have 2-3 each)
Provided by Chickee
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 10 crepes (approx), 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sift flours (you don't have to but it makes them a bit lighter) into a bowl or wide jug.
- Add lightly beaten eggs and half the milk-water.
- Whisk with an electric whisk (or with beaters) until mixed, add the remaining milk-water.
- Whisk some more, for about 1 minute.
- Add oil and salt, whisk for 1 more minute until smooth and frothy.
- Refrigerate for 1/2 hour.
- Take out of the fridge and lightly whisk again, check consistency- it may need a little extra liquid at this stage but you probably wont be able to tell until you start making them.
- Spray a nonstick pan with oil and heat it up (not too hot!).
- Lift the pan off the heat. Ladle or pour a small amount of omlette mix into the pan. Rotate the pan so the omlette mix covers the bottom of the pan thinly and is even.
- Put the pan back on the heat and cook the underside until it is browned.
- Flip.
- Cook until ready.
- Remove the omlette from the pan and put on a plate, cover with another plate to keep them warm. Whilst you are making the others you can keep them like this in a warm oven. Don't worry if they look a little stiff, once they are stored like this (with the plate on top), the steam will soften them so that they roll nicely when you fill them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.6, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 164, Carbohydrate 69.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 16.8
NALESNIKI (POLISH PANCAKES)
These are really similar to the pancakes/crepes that I had for the first time last week on a studytour in Russia. They can be dessert or breakfast or whatever. There were a lot of options for fillings, mostly it looked like different flavors of jam, but I don't like fruit so I had mine plain there and found this recipe for a cheese filling when I got back home.
Provided by littleturtle
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Batter: Sift the flour into a large bowl.
- Add the egg and the egg yolks from the separated eggs.
- Add the milk, water, oil and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
- Whisk the egg whites together with the salt until stiff, and fold into the batter.
- Filling: Cream the butter with the egg yolk and mix together with the cheese.
- Add the sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Mix well.
- If the mixture is too stiff, add a little bit of milk.
- Putting It Together: Melt some of the butter over medium heat in a small frying pan.
- When it's hot, pour in about 2tbs of batter and cook on both sides until lightly browned.
- Remove from pan and keep warm in the oven at low heat.
- Repeat until all of the batter is used.
- Put a tablespoonful of filling on each pancake, fold over and serve hot.
DANISH PANCAKES / CREPES
These pancakes are served as a dessert in Denmark and the traditional filling is jam and sugar; but you can really add anything to your liking. We also eat them for breakfast. They freeze well for up to 3 months, I place parchment paper between the pancakes and you can easily remove them from the bag even when frozen
Provided by Deantini
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 10-12 pancakes, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all ingredients (except oil) to a bowl and mix well until all clumps are gone.
- Let sit for 20 minutes (this step can be omitted if you are short of time).
- Add a bit of oil to a non-stick skillet and heat until medium warm.
- Tilt the pan approx 90 degrees and pour batter from the top. The batter wil run down and fill the pan. You can also pour the batter in the middle of the pan and quickly make cirkeling motions to distribute the batter all over the pan. The goal is to have as thin a batter layer as possible.
- Cook until the pancake is a bit stiff and flip over, cook for another 1 minute The pancake should be light brown on both sides.
- Remove and repeat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 115.3, Sodium 191.9, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 10.4
FINNISH STYLE MOJAKKA
Make and share this Finnish Style Mojakka recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Clear Soup
Time 3h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the butter or margarine.
- Add 4 cups of the water and bring to a boil.
- Add the onion, salt and ground black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for one hour.
- Add the carrots, celery and potatoes and simmer for another 1 1/2 hours.
- Then combine the flour and remaining 1/2 cup water in a separate small bowl, forming a thin paste. Add this to the soup, stirring well and simmer for 15 more minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 136.1, Sodium 1022.9, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4, Protein 52
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will result in the best flavor and texture for your lattyjas.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the lattyjas tough.
- Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will allow the flour to absorb the liquid and the batter to thicken slightly.
- Cook the lattyjas over medium heat. This will prevent them from burning.
- Flip the lattyjas only once. Flipping them too often can make them tough.
- Serve the lattyjas immediately. They are best when they are hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Lattyjas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect lattyjas every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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