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Kakko

Kakko is a round Finnish loaf with a dense, slightly tangy crumb, tasting close to rye. It is sliced and generously spread with butter and cheese.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

451 kcal per serving

Protein
13.5 g
Carbohydrates
90.8 g
of which sugars
5.2 g
Fat
1.6 g
Fiber
7.4 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the lukewarm water, treacle and yeast, then leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the salt, then both flours and the fennel seeds if using, and mix until you have a uniform dough.
  3. Knead for 10 minutes by hand until the dough is supple, then cover and leave to rise for 1 hour 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Knock the dough back, shape it into a tight round loaf and place it on a tray lined with baking paper.
  5. Leave to rise for another 30 minutes and make a few slashes on the surface with a knife.
  6. Bake at 230 °C for 35 minutes, then let it cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Variations and tips

Using what's available here. Replace the treacle with runny honey, which gives a similar sweetness.

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