Fika : the art of the Swedish coffee break, with recipes for pastries, breads, and other treats / Anna Brones & Johanna Kindvall.

ISBN:

9781607745860

Title:

Author:

Brones, Anna, author.

Personal Author:

Brones, Anna, author.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

161 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 A history of Swedish coffee -- ch. 2 modern-day fika -- ch. 3 The outdoor season -- ch. 4 Celebrating more than the everyday -- ch. 5 bread, sandwiches, and fika as a snack.

Subject Term:

Cooking, Swedish.

Snack foods -- Sweden.

Added Author:

Kindvall, Johanna,

Format:

Books

Publication Date:

2015

Publication Information:

Berkeley

Ten Speed Press,

[2015]

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Summary

An illustrated lifestyle cookbook on the Swedish tradition of fika --a twice-daily coffee break--including recipes for traditional baked goods, information and anecdotes about Swedish coffee culture, and the roots and modern incarnations of this cherished custom.

Sweden is one of the world's top coffee consuming nations, and the twice-daily social coffee break known as fika is a cherished custom. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or at home. A time to take a rest from work and chat with friends or colleagues over a cup and a sweet treat, fika reflects the Swedish ideal of slowing down to appreciate life's small joys. In this adorable illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share nearly fifty classic recipes from their motherland-from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread-allowing all of us to enjoy this charming tradition regardless of where we live.

Author Notes

ANNA BRONES is a Swedish-American freelance writer based in Paris. She is the editor of the online food magazine Foodie Underground , and is a contributor to a variety of publications including BBC, Guardian , Sprudge, GOOD, and PUNCH.

JOHANNA KINDVALL is a Swedish illustrator who divides her time between Brooklyn and Sk ne in thesouth of Sweden. Her work has beenfeatured in various books and magazines.She also writes an illustrated cooking blog, Kokblog , which was named a Saveur "site we love".

Excerpts

kokostoppar Coconut Peaks makes 25 to 30 cookies Kokostoppar are the Swedish version of a classic coconut macaroon and most certainly a staple on the fika cookie platter. This is a recipe that works well with many variations. For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger or dipping the tips in dark chocolate. These are also gluten-free. 3½ tablespoons (1.75 ounces, 50 grams) unsalted butter 2 eggs ⅔ cup (4.67 ounces, 132 grams) natural cane sugar 2¼ cups (6.75 ounces, 191 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut ¼ teaspoon salt Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat In a saucepan, melt the butter. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and sugar. Fold in the coconut and salt and the slightly cooled butter. Let the batter sit for about 15 minutes. Scoop tablespoon-size portions of the batter onto the baking sheet and shape them into peaked mounds. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. Store in an airtight container. Excerpted from Fika: The Art of the Swedish Coffee Break, with Recipes for Pastries, Breads, and Other Treats by Anna Brones All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.