Latvian Riga Peculiarities

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. Serve the pastries and breads with jam or a dusting of sugar.