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Mämmi

Mämmi is a traditional Finnish Easter dessert that’s made from rye flour and powdered rye malt, and flavored with dark molasses.

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
3 hrs mins
Resting Time
1 hr
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Swedish , Finnish , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 5¼ quarts water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3¼ cups malted rye flour (or other malt flour), sifted
  • 8 cups rye flour , sifted
  • 6 tablespoons orange zest
  • 4 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 3½ oz raisins (optional)
Equipment
  • Rectangular or square mold

Instructions

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  1. Boil 4 cups (1 liter) of water in a large non-stick pan, and pour in a quarter of the rye flour and a quarter of the malted rye flour.
  2. Mix gently, cover, and let stand.
  3. Repeat until all the water and flour are used, mixing well each time.
  4. Cover and let sit for 1 hour.
  5. Pour the mixture into a large non-stick pan, and mix over low heat, stirring vigorously with a whisk for 25 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 330 F (165°C).
  7. Add salt, raisins (optional), orange zest, and sugar to the mixture, and mix well.
  8. Remove from the heat, and pour into a rectangular or square mold.
  9. Bake for about 3 hours or until the mämmi is dark brown.
  10. Mämmi is eaten sprinkled with sugar and drenched in whole milk or cream.