You can be sure of a wide selection of bread, both dark and white. If you go into a bakery, be sure to try also some of the pastries, such as snúðar, vínarbrauð and kleinur. Pancakes (see photo) are not available in the bakeries, but they are often made during family gatherings.
Below are some tempting Icelandic recipes:
Pancakes are among the most traditional Icelandic recipes.
130 g (4 1/2 oz) flour
6 dl (1 pt 2 5/8 cups) milk
3 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
40 g margarine
Get yourself a good bowl. Beat together eggs, milk and vanilla. Then mix the dry ingredients. Add them to the egg mixture and blend thoroughly. Keep in a fridge for 1 hour.
Melt margarine on the pancake pan and wisk with the dough. Keep the pancake pan fairly hot, pour on the batter. Roll about to cover the pan and make the pancake very thin. Bake for a moment, then turn it over and bake the other side for a short while. Transfer to a plate.
Sprinkle with sugar or serve with jam and whipped cream.
(From The New Icelandic Cookbook).
Waffles
Waffles are very popular in Iceland. This is an Icelandic receipe where spelt is used instead of white wheat. You need a special waffle iron.
3 dl skimmed milk
2 eggs
100 g melted butter or margarine (or use oil instead).
1 tsp vanilla sugar
2 tsp baking powder
180 g spelt (or white wheat)
Pour the skimmed milk in a bowl. Add the eggs, the melted butter (or margarine) and the dry ingredients. Stir until the dough looks good. Bake the waffles until golden brown. Serve with jam and whipped cream.
