Making Iceland's Lava Bread
Synopsis
Dough for traditional Icelandic lava bread is buried 16 inches underground for 24 hours, using the heat from volcanic hot springs to bake.
Synopsis
Siggi Rafn Hilmarsson bakes traditional rye bread in Iceland using a unique method. He prepares the dough with rye flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and milk. Instead of an oven, he places the wrapped pot in a hot spring hole, burying it 16 inches below the surface for 24 hours. This technique takes advantage of Iceland's volcanic activity, which features 30 active volcanoes and numerous hot springs.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how Sigy bakes bread using Iceland's hot springs.
- Find out what travelers think of this unique baking method.
- Meet the traditional recipe that has lasted for centuries.
Did You Know
- Iceland has 30 active volcanoes at any one time.
- The traditional recipe for Hua broad dates back hundreds of years.
- The bread is cooked in a hot spring for 24 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is lava bread?
Lava bread, or Hua broad, is a traditional Icelandic rye bread recipe that dates back hundreds of years.
How is lava bread baked in Iceland?
Lava bread is baked by wrapping the ingredients in plastic foil and placing it in a hot spring for 24 hours.
How many active volcanoes are there in Iceland?
Iceland has 30 active volcanoes at any one time.
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