kaurakeitot
Kaurakeitot, also known as "cake ovens" or "cake-making ovens," refer to a traditional Finnish method of baking bread and pastries using a unique, shallow, round baking pan. This technique is particularly associated with the preparation of *leipä* (bread) and sweet treats like *pulla* (Finnish sweet bread) and *piirakka* (pie). The name *kaurakeitto* is sometimes colloquially used humorously or mistakenly, as it literally translates to "oatmeal porridge," but the correct term for the baking method is derived from the Finnish word *kaura* (oat) combined with *keitto* (cooking), though this is not directly related to the actual process.
The kaurakeitto-style baking pan is typically made of metal and has a slightly domed shape with a
While modern ovens and baking techniques have largely replaced the traditional kaurakeitto method, it remains a