geristeitä
Geristeitä is a term that refers to a specific type of baked good, often described as a small, sweet pastry. These pastries are typically made from a dough that is enriched with butter and sugar, and may also include eggs. The texture is often described as crumbly or short, a characteristic attributed to the high fat content in the dough.
While the exact origins and precise definition can vary regionally or within culinary traditions, geristeitä are