Leipälautanen
Leipälautanen is a Finnish term that literally translates to “bread plate.” The word is composed of leipä, meaning bread, and lautanen, a diminutive form of lauta, meaning plate. It is used primarily to describe a small serving of bread that is presented on a plate as part of a meal or as an accompaniment to a main dish. In many Finnish households, leipälautanen is a staple appetizer in winter, served with butter, cheese or cold meats such as herring, ham or smoked salmon.
The concept of the leipälautanen dates back to the early 19th century when Finland’s baking tradition stressed
Leipälautanen holds a place in Finnish cultural memory as the humble sustainer of long, cold winters. It