![]() ![]() A time to take a rest from work and chat with friends or colleagues over a cup and a sweet treat, fika is part of the national identity and a marker of the Swedish ideal of taking time to appreciate life's small joys. Sweden is one of the world's top coffee consuming nations, and the social coffee break known as fika is a cultural institution. "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. In this adorable and illustrated cookbook, Anna Brones and Johanna Kindvall share more than 45 classic recipes from their motherland-from cinnamon buns and ginger snaps to rhubarb cordial and rye bread-while also examining what fika means to Swedes and how we can all integrate its values into our daily lives. Fika can be had alone or in groups, indoors or outdoors, while traveling or while at home, and Fika is full of inspiration to elevate these daily coffee breaks. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardcover. Scoop tablespoon-size portions of the batter onto the baking sheet and shape them into peaked mounds.īake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookies are a light golden brown. Fold in the coconut and salt and the slightly cooled butter. In a bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs and sugar. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat ⅔ cup (4.67 ounces, 132 grams) natural cane sugarĢ¼ cups (6.75 ounces, 191 grams) unsweetened shredded coconut For a twist, try adding a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger or dipping the tips in dark chocolate. This is a recipe that works well with many variations. Kokostoppar are the Swedish version of a classic coconut macaroon and most certainly a staple on the fika cookie platter. ![]()
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