Laufabrauð (Icelandic Leaf Bread)

From North Iceland, laufabrauð is rolled so thin you could read newsprint through it, cut with geometric patterns, and fried for seconds until golden.

Ingredients

• 500g flour, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt
• 250ml milk, 30g butter, neutral oil for frying

Preparation

• Simmer milk and butter until melted. Mix into flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Knead 5–8 minutes to a stiff dough. Rest wrapped 30 minutes.
• Roll paper-thin circles. Cut chevron slits and fold tips for a leaf pattern.
• Fry at 190°C for 5–10 seconds per side, pressing flat with a fork.
• Drain and press between towels under a board until cool and flat.

Chef's tips

• Work in small batches — dough dries out quickly.
• A family affair: one rolls, one cuts, one fries.