Happy New Year!
It’s hard to believe 2023 is already here! We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and a fun New Year’s Eve. We spent time with family and had a lovely break. This is our third year running Skandibaking, and we’re aiming to make it our best year yet. Thank you for following our blog, trying our recipes, and supporting us—your interest means a lot. If you have recipe ideas for the year ahead, please send them via social media DM, email, or leave a comment below. We’re excited for 2023 and all the new recipes and content coming your way.
Today’s Blog Post
Before planning new content, we like to reflect on the year behind us. Today we’re sharing our top 10 recipes from 2022—the posts that drew the most readers and, we hope, led to many happy bakes. Here are the most popular recipes of the year, listed from 1 to 10. Enjoy!
Danish Pastry Dough (Wienerbrødsdej)
This Danish pastry dough yields exceptionally buttery, flaky pastries. Use it for plain pastries like croissants or for filled varieties such as spandauer and tebirkes.
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Kanelsnegle (Danish Cinnamon Buns)
Kanelsnegle—also known as onsdagssnegle or “Wednesday snails”—are a Danish classic. This recipe works whether you prefer gooey, American-style buns or a crisper finish.
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Kardemummabullar (Swedish Cardamom Buns)
These twisted buns are soft, fluffy, and fragranced with cardamom. They’re perfect for a Swedish fika—enjoy with strong coffee or tea.
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Spandauer (Danish Pastry with Custard or Jam)
Flaky, buttery spandauer are among Denmark’s most beloved pastries. They require laminated yeast dough, which takes effort, but the results are well worth it.
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Tebirkes (Danish Pastry with Poppy Seeds)
Tebirkes feature two layers of flaky laminated dough with a sweet marzipan filling and poppy seeds on top—a favorite in our kitchen.
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Hallongrottor (Swedish Thumbprint Cookies)
These “raspberry caves” balance tart jam with a tender, crumbly cookie texture enhanced by cornstarch—delicious and nostalgic.
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Kagecreme (Danish Pastry Cream)
This silky vanilla pastry cream is great for filling eclairs, cakes, tarts, and Danish treats like vandbakkelser or fastelavnsboller.
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Pandekager (Danish Pancakes)
These Danish pancakes are thin and slightly crisp—similar to crepes. Serve with sugar and lemon or your favorite jam for a simple treat.
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Kransekage (Marzipan Wreath Cake)
Kransekage is made from stacked rings of baked marzipan with a sweet almond flavor—traditional for New Year’s celebrations. This recipe follows ingredient amounts adapted from a trusted source.
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Franske Hotdogs (“French” Hot Dogs)
These hot dogs are served in a homemade bun and topped any way you like—simple, satisfying, and delicious.
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Thanks for reading!
Thanks for reading today’s post. We hope it inspired you to try some new recipes this year. Looking back on our progress in the past year is always rewarding, and we truly appreciate your support. Leave a comment below or send a message if you have recipe requests for 2023. Best wishes and Happy New Year!
