Rupjmaize

Rupjmaize is a traditional dark bread made from rye and is considered to be the staple of the Latvian diet.[1][2] The first written references to Latvian rye bread are found in a recipes book dating back to 1901.

Rupjmaize
Slices of rupjmaize
TypeBread
Place of originLatvia
Main ingredientsRye

The bread is made in a wood fueled hearth furnace from coarse (1740. and 1800. type) rye flour, with the addition of malt and caraway seeds as ingredients, giving the bread its characteristic flavor and aroma.[3]

It is also used to make Rupjmaizes kārtojums, a traditional Latvian dessert.

References

  1. BBC – Eurovision Song Contest: Guide to Latvia
  2. Stephen Baister; Chris Patrick (2007). Latvia. Bradt Travel Guides. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-84162-201-9.
  3. "Tutorial on making Rupjmaize in Latvian".


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