Cultures/Finnish/Leipäjuusto
Finnish Cuisine
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Leipäjuusto

Leipäjuusto, also known as Finnish squeaky cheese or bread cheese, is a mild, fresh cheese traditionally made from cow's beestings (the first milk after a cow calves). It is characterized by its firm, slightly elastic texture and is often served warm, sometimes with cloudberry jam, making it a beloved comfort food in Finnish culture.

3 ingredients
mildcreamyslightly tangysmokynutty
Finnish80%
Sami20%

Ingredients

  • fresh cow's milk
    2 liters
  • rennet
    1 teaspoon
  • salt
    1 teaspoon

Method

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Originating from the northern regions of Finland, particularly among the Sámi people, leipäjuusto was historically made to preserve milk in a durable form that could last through long winters.

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

ingredients+techniques
Sami20%
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