Rönttönen

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Rönttönen
TypePie
Place of originFinland
Region or stateKainuu
Main ingredientsBarley or rye dough, mashed potatoes, berries (usually lingonberry)

A Rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from the region of Kainuu.

A small (about the size of the palm of a hand) open faced pie consisting of a crust made of barley or rye dough, filled with a sweetened mashed potato and berry (most often lingonberry) filling.[1]

Typically, it is served as an accompaniment to a coffee.

The Kainuun rönttönen has a protected geographical indication under the EU law.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 'Rönttönen sai EU:n nimisuojan'(In Finnish) Helsingin Sanomat, 4.Nov.2008
  2. ^ Kainuun rönttönen Profile European Commission