Fika is a Swedish social institution that involves interpersonal interaction & a relaxing break in combination with the consumption of coffee or another drink & coffee bread, sandwich or other edibles.
The Swedish fika tradition stretches back several hundred years, but it was only in 1910 that the now world-famous word fika began to be used. This tip with buns & pastries in mini format is perfect for fika this summer.
Semla is a famous Swedish cream bun, an old-fashioned dessert that was originally invented & eaten on Fat Tuesday, the last day of indulgence before Lent.
It’s made with a plain wheat bread bun lightly flavored with cardamom & cut in half. The inside is filled with a layer of almond paste & vanilla-flavored whipped cream. The top is placed on the whipped cream & the sweet creation is lightly dusted with a layer of powdered sugar.
Traditional practice is that the top should be eaten first & used to scoop the whipped cream. However, the oldest Swedish tradition is to serve the entire bun soaked in a plate of warm milk – the best way to eat a semla.
One of the most Swedish things you can have when in Sweden for a visit 🇸🇪
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