Rupjmaize Explained

Rupjmaize
Country:Latvia
Type:Bread
Main Ingredient:Rye

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.

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.

Salinātā rudzu rupjmaize is a special type of Rupjmaize, which has been sweetened by pouring hot water over (part of) the rye flour. It was registered as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed in the EU in 2013.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/eurovision/2003/guide/culture.shtml BBC – Eurovision Song Contest: Guide to Latvia
  2. Book: Stephen Baister. Chris Patrick. Latvia. 2007. Bradt Travel Guides. 978-1-84162-201-9. 54.
  3. Web site: Tutorial on making Rupjmaize in Latvian.
  4. Web site: 22 June 2013. European Union. Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs. 2013/C 177/08.