taikina
Taikina is a Finnish word that translates to "dough" in English. It is a fundamental component in a wide variety of baked goods, both sweet and savory, across Finnish cuisine and beyond. The basic ingredients typically include flour, liquid (such as water, milk, or eggs), and often a leavening agent like yeast or baking powder. Fats, such as butter or oil, and salt are also commonly incorporated to enhance flavor and texture.
The preparation of taikina can vary significantly depending on the intended final product. For instance, yeast-leavened
Many traditional Finnish recipes feature taikina. Karelian pasties, or karjalanpiirakat, are made with a rye flour