reikäleipä
Reikäleipä, literally meaning "hole bread" in Finnish, is a traditional type of rye bread. Its distinctive feature is a hole in the center, which historically served a practical purpose. The bread was typically baked in large batches and then hung on poles or beams in the kitchen or pantry to dry and cure, allowing for better air circulation and longer preservation. This method was particularly common in rural areas of Finland.
The dough for reikäleipä is usually made from a combination of rye flour and sometimes wheat flour,