Punajuuripihvit Finnish Beet Steaks Food

PUNAJUURIPIHVIT -- FINNISH BEET STEAKS

Steps:

• Dip beets in beaten egg, then sprinkle half of the bread crumbs onto a paper towel. Place beet slices on the crumbs & sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
• In a skillet, over medium-low heat, melt butter, then saute beet slices, turning to brown each side, about 3 minutes for each side.
• Place on a serving platter & sprinkle with lemon juice & parsley.

SWEDISH PLAIN BUNS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, blend yeast & 1/2 cup of the cream.
• In a small over low heat, melt the margarine, then add remaining 1/2 cup of cream & heat mixture just until LUKEWARM.
• Add the warm mixture to the yeast mixture, then stir in sugar, ground almonds, cardamom, half of the flour & just 1 egg.
• Add remaining flour gradually, stirring constantly.
• After flour is incorporated, knead dough until smooth.
• Sprinkle a little flour on top, then cover with a cloth & allow dough to rise until double in size.
• Grease one or two large baking sheets.
• Turn dough onto a lightly-fooured surface, then knead until smooth again.
• Divide dough into 10 equal pieces and shape into round, smooth buns without cracks.
• Place buns on the prepared baking sheet, & let rise until doubled.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Beat the 2nd egg then carefully brush each bun with beaten egg & bake for 10 minutes, until golden brown.