Description
Sklandrausis is a traditional Latvian sweet pie made with a rye crust and filled with a mixture of carrots and potatoes. It is a delightful treat from Northern Europe, offering a unique combination of flavors.
Ingredients
- 200g rye flour
- 100g all-purpose flour
- 100g butter
- 50ml water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 300g carrots
- 200g potatoes
- 50g sugar
- 100ml sour cream
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In a bowl, mix rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. Add butter and water, kneading until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and line a pie tin with it.
- Boil carrots and potatoes until soft, then mash them together.
- Mix the mashed vegetables with sugar, sour cream, and an egg.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is evenly rolled to avoid uneven baking.
- Adjust sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Northern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg