Flying into Denmark, I already had a few bakeries saved that I wanted to try out. While I haven’t gone to all of them yet, each bakery has been incredible. Just walking in, you're hit with the smell of freshly baked bread and pastries nicely stacked in the window. And, no matter which one you buy, they’re always fresh and delicious. Whether it was just a piece of bread covered in seeds or a cinnamon roll with frosting, you’re met with a slight crunch and soft center. I have yet to be disappointed by anything I’ve had here.
The one Danish bread I had experience in preparing was snobrød. This salty bread is commonly made with friends and family during outdoor events or gatherings because you need a campfire. The dough is prepared in advance with just butter, milk, yeast, sugar, salt and wheat flour. You grab a small amount of dough and wrap it around the end of a long stick to cook above the flame. After ten to fifteen minutes, it easily comes off and is ready to eat! My professor got us marshmallows to pair, but you can also have hot dogs or jam with it. Think of it like the smores or hot dogs you have when camping.
Denmark is surrounded by water on all sides, which makes food such as fish incredibly accessible. This water, in addition to good weather conditions, also means the land is great for farming. Some of the most important crops are wheat, rye and barley to feed both livestock and the population, specifically in the form of bread.
