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Latvian Riga Pastry Platter

A variety of traditional pastries and breads from Riga, perfect for a snack or dessert.

75 minutes8 servings
Latvian Riga Pastry Platter
Photo: Сергей Алексеев · CC BY 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare various pastries and breads using standard baking techniques.
  3. For a classic Latvian bread, mix flour, water, yeast, and salt, then let it rise and bake.
  4. For a sweet pastry, combine flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, then shape and bake.
  5. For a chocolate pastry, add cocoa powder and chocolate to the dough.
  6. For a nutty pastry, incorporate chopped nuts into the filling or dough.
  7. For a jam-filled pastry, add jam to the center before baking.
  8. Serve the pastries and breads with a dusting of sugar or a side of jam.

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