Icelandic Snowflake Breads (Laufabraud)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Delicious Icelandic Snowflake Breads (Laufabraud) recipe for your winter meal

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

870

Sugar

Fat

20g

Icelandic Snowflake Breads (Laufabraud) is a festive bread consumed in Iceland during the Christmas period. Laufabraud means leaf-bread which comes from the intricate leaf-like patterns that are cut into the dough by a special wheel or knife. Each piece of bread decoration is unique, exhibiting great skill and creativity in the kitchen. Typically, it is shaped in the form of a small pancake. The taste is rich and crispy, thanks to the thinness achieved when rolling out the dough and frying until golden brown. Locals serve these bread with hot chocolate or coffee during the winter holidays. But, you do not have to wait until the winter holidays to make these delicious treats.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and melted butter together.
2.	Gradually add milk to the dry mixture while stirring with a wooden spoon.
3.	Combine the mixture by hand and knead until smooth dough forms.
4.	Divide the dough into 20 parts to form small balls.
5.	Flatten by hand and roll each ball on a floured surface to produce thin plates.
6.	Cut the plates with a sharp knife, make intricate designs around the edges and in the centers of each plate.
7.	Heat plenty of fat in a pan and fry the bread on both sides until golden brown.
8.	Serve hot with powdered sugar sprinkled on top.

PROS

Icelandic Snowflake Breads (Laufabraud) are a traditional Icelandic dish served especially during the Christmas period.

They are crispy, thin and very delicious when they contain the intricate design that the recipe requires.

These breads are easy to make, and each unique shape and design make them a fun treat.

CONS

These bread require a lot of time and patience to shape and design each piece perfectly before frying.

They are not particularly healthy, being deep-fried and consumed with powdered sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Icelandic Bread is not particularly healthy, but it is tasty when enjoyed in moderation.
However, it can be made healthier by using whole wheat flour in place of all-purpose flour.
It is a perfect bread to eat during the winter to keep warm.

	4 cups all-purpose flour
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1 tablespoon butter , melted
	2 cups milk , heated to boiling
	hot fat ( for frying )
	powdered sugar ( optional )