If you love Scandinavian baking as much as I do, here is a list of popular Scandinavian pans/specialized baking equipment that you may need to add to your collection!
These tasty treats are one my favorites, and not only because of the nostalgia factor. My mom sometimes makes these at Christmas and they are so so so good. If you only get one thing from this list, make it this one.
You may recall me saying that I'm not a huge cake person [the horror!] - that is, with exception of Swedish almond cake. It is mouth-wateringly delicious. So delicious, in fact, that I have been known to eat it for breakfast.
These are just plain cute. Who doesn't like heart-shaped waffles?!
An essential pan for any people out there who consider themselves true Swedes. Even if you're not even a little bit Swedish, I bet you'll love Swedish pancakes. I mean, what's not to love about crepe-like pancakes covered in lingonberry jam? [answer: nothing]
While I didn't grow up eating these, that doesn't meant they're any less delicious. Try eating them without syrup and just lingonberry jam.
Cuteness factor strikes again! Sandbakkel are adorable little cookies that can be eaten plain, or filled like a tart with yummy jam and whipped cream.
I inherited my Mom's old rossette set a while back and it's been great fun trying to make these little suckers (again, the cute factor) without burning myself. Practice makes perfect?
Kransekake forms
I don't own these [yet...hint hint, Ryan], but they make one heck of a fun cake! Traditionally only made for special occasions like weddings, Christmas, or New Years Eve.
Aebleskivers can be a bit tricky to master, but once you get the hang of 'em, there's no turning back! Traditionally they are filled with bits of apple or applesauce. Nowadays, they are more often are found served with jam, with a dusting of powdered sugar too.
Heart Tins (for Vaniljhjärtan)
These are one of my all-time favorite fika treats. They are filled with a delicious vanilla-custard and baked in a sugar cookie, of sorts. So. Good.
If you're ready to really commit to the whole "I'm a Swede," thing, this is the item for you. Impress your family by making some homemade knäckbröd, or crispbread. Perfect addition to any smorgasbord.
I've never made lefse myself, but I certainly love eating it! Lefse is a thin potato pancake that is spread with butter and brown sugar. As you can imagine, it's both delicious and addicting.
So there you have it! A collection of Scandinavian baking pans and the like! Can you think of anything I missed? What's your favorite Scandinavian treat?
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**This post contains some affiliate links. However, all opinions remain my own.
I love finding your site! I am interested in my Swedish heritage and just made Krumkaka for mid summer....i left out the cardamom, but luckily someone else brought home made ice cream to the pot luck with cardamom in it....they went together so well!! ( I also love pickled herring--so knew i would love your site right away!!) How are you doing with your new spinning wheel? Your hands may be busy with baby....but when her naps get longer you might get more time! the next thing to celebrate might be crawdad days.....one year i caught over 300 of them in the local organic rice fields and we had a big party! I kept them in a wading pool in my laundry room until the day of the feast. I host a face book page "Nor Cal Scand Nordic" which youwould be welcome to join even if you are not in northern calif.
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