Dive into the culinary wonders of Iceland with the delectable brauðterta, a savory sandwich loaf bursting with flavors and textures. This traditional Icelandic dish showcases layers of soft and fluffy bread enveloping a sumptuous filling of tender shrimp, flavorful sauces, and an array of vegetables. Experience the harmony of sweet and tangy notes as you savor each bite, enhanced by the crunch of fresh lettuce and the delicate creaminess of mayonnaise. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, brauðterta is a treat for the senses, perfect for a satisfying lunch or a hearty snack.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
BRAUOTERTA - ICELANDIC STYLE SANDWICH LOAF: SHRIMP
Sandwich loaves, or 'bread cakes' as they are called in Iceland, are an enduring presence at Icelandic celebrations where cakes are served. While the fillings have changed over the years and they don't use half as much mayonnaise in them as once was the case, yet they continue to be a vehicle for cooks to display their talents with garnish, and are a savory palate cleanser in between nibbles of all the sweet cakes usually served at traditional birthday parties. See note at end of recipe regarding the bread that is used. Recipe is from icecook.blogspot.com. Posted for ZWT9.
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1 loaf, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth and well-blended. Add the bell pepper, mashed eggs, and garlic powder. Mix well. Add the shrimp and stir to combine. Season to taste with black pepper.
- Place a layer of bread on the serving plate or tray and spread half the filling over it. Top with another slice of bread and spread the remaining filling. Top with the third slice of bread.
- Mix a small amount of mayonnaise and sour cream, then smooth a thin layer evenly over the loaf, both top and sides. Decorate to your liking with the garnish ingredients, which can include large shrimps, egg slices and vegetables, e.g. bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped parsley.
- NOTE ON BREAD: The bread is basically a pan-baked loaf of white sandwich bread that has been sliced lengthwise. The crusts are removed, leaving between 4 and 6 long slices of bread. This is probably not available at the bakery, but you could buy or make a whole unsliced loaf and slice it yourself.
- NOTE ON MAYO: Icelandic mayo is not vinegary tart and also not as runny as American style mayo. Buy Icelandic, or a close approximation is Kewpie brand mayo, easily found in Oriental stores.
SHRIMP SALAD (ICELAND)
*Raekjusalat" in Icelandic, this shrimp salad recipe is from *Cool Cuisine* (Traditional Icelandic Cuisine) by Nanna Rognvaldardottir. Per her intro, "Salad dips like this have been very popular in Iceland since the 1960s. They are usually served on crackers at parties or used as sandwich filling much like in the U.S." (This recipe begins w/eggs already hard-boiled, so that cooking time has not been included" *Enjoy* !
Provided by twissis
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 12 2 oz Servings, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop eggs & shrimp as desired.
- Combine all ingredients & mix well.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hrs before use.
- NOTE: Serving sizes will vary & depend upon whether used as a dip/spread or a sandwich filling. I reflected 2 oz appy servings & would expect 8 sandwiches using 3 oz servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.8, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 96.1, Sodium 164.8, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3, Protein 5.5
REUBEN SANDWICH LOAF
From Canadian Living Magazine. This makes a beautiful and delicious Reuben stuffed rye bread loaf. It is very impressive for company.
Provided by Food4Life
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In small saucepan, heat together water, molasses, and shortening until at 120°F (50°C); stir together rye flour, 1/2 cup of all purpose flour, cocoa, caraway seeds, flax seeds, yeast, sugar and salt. Stir in shortening mixture. With wooden spoon, gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to make soft dough, mixing with hands if necessary.
- Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead for 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk, 30 to 60 minutes.
- Punch down dough; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into 14x12-inch rectangle. Please on greased baking sheet.
- Filling: Spread mustard lengthwise in 3" strip along center of rectangle, leaving 1" border uncovered at ends. Top with 2 layers each meat, sauerkraut, and cheese.
- Starting at corner of dough, make diagonal cuts 1" apart almost to filling along one side of dough. Repeat on other side in opposite direction. Alternating strips from each side, fold strips over filling to resemble braid, overlapping ends by 1".
- Glaze: Brush egg white to seal. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free place until doubled in bulk 30-40 minutes. Brush top with remaining egg white. Sprinkle with caraway seeds.
- Bake in centre of 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes or until puffed and dark brown. Remove from pan; let cool slightly on rack. Serve warm or let cool completely.
- Makes 8 servings, 16 slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 13, Sodium 490.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 12
ICELANDIC PONNOKUKUR(PANCAKES)
Pancakes brought to the midwest and passed down from Amy's friend's grandmother in Fargo, North Dakota. Recipe courtesy Amy Thielen, Show: Heartland Table, Episode: Fargo(on foodnetwork)
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 16-18 pancakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom and nutmeg and set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. In alternating turns, add half of the flour mixture and half of the milk to the eggs, whisking until combined; repeat with the remaining flour and milk. Mix in the cream and vanilla. Let the batter sit 30 minutes, refrigerated.
- Preheat a crepe pan over medium-high heat. Rub with a stick of butter to lightly coat the pan--the butter should foam but not brown. Swirl up 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter into the pan, tilting the pan to thinly and evenly cover the entire surface. When the edges turn golden (after about 30 seconds), flip the pancake with an offset spatula or pie server, and brown the other side. Flip the pan upside down over a large plate, dropping the pancake onto the plate. Repeat with the remaining batter.
- Serve immediately, or stack the pancakes with a layer of parchment between each. They can be wrapped tightly in plastic and frozen, or used within 2 days (stored wrapped at room temperature).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.7, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 193, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 2.6
BRAUOTERTA - ICELANDIC STYLE SANDWICH: TUNA & EGG
Make and share this Brauoterta - Icelandic Style Sandwich: Tuna & Egg recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lavender Lynn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together mayo, sour cream and garlic powder. Mash the eggs with a fork and drain the tuna well. Chop the onion very finely. Mix everything together and layer between the bread slices. Add lettuce, tomato as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.2, Fat 50, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 548.2, Sodium 1118.9, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.1, Protein 41.2
FROSTED SANDWICH LOAF
This recipe is very versatile as you can use many different fillings, including thin sliced meats, seafood salad--or make up one of your own. You may use less salad dressing, if you like, in the spreads.
Provided by EWEDIN31
Categories Sandwiches
Time 1h30m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground ham, 1/2 cup of salad dressing, 3 tablespoons of relish, and onion. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix together the ground bologna, 3 tablespoons of relish, and 1/2 cup of salad dressing. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In a third bowl, stir together 1 package of cream cheese, walnuts, green olives, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- In a fourth bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese, 1 package of cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of salad dressing, onion salt, garlic salt, and celery salt. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- Spread the ham spread onto the bottom slice of bread, then top with another slice. Cover the next slice with bologna spread, and top with another slice. Spread the next slice with the nut spread, and then top with another slice of bread. Top this slice with the Cheddar cheese spread. Top with one more slice of the bread. Smooth the sides with a large spatula or knife, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before 'frosting' to make it easier.
- Mix together the 2 remaining packages of cream cheese, and enough milk to make it spreadable. Frost the sides of the loaf first, then the top. Decorate with sweet pickles and pimentos to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 653.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect sandwich loaf, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the bread tough.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
- For the best flavor, use a variety of fresh herbs and vegetables in your shrimp filling.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of bread, such as rye or whole wheat.
- You can also add other ingredients to your shrimp filling, such as cooked bacon, diced hard-boiled eggs, or shredded cheese.
Conclusion:
Brauðterta is a delicious and versatile Icelandic sandwich loaf that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of crusty bread, creamy shrimp filling, and fresh herbs, Brauðterta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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