Holiday Ayo - Finland is a country in Northern Europe which is a member of the European Union. As the happiest country in the world, there are several typical foods that are no less popular than other European countries here.

Typical Finnish food is similar to Scandinavian food. In this country's dishes, the presence of bread is mandatory on the table, especially if you add a cup of coffee, it will taste even more delicious.

From the appearance that will make you drool, here are nine typical Finnish foods that are suitable to be eaten while drinking coffee.

1. Munkki

source: Visit Tampere

Munkki is made from wheat flour, sugar, eggs and butter. These donuts are usually round and filled with sweet and fruit fillings. Apart from that, there are also thick rings that are rolled in powdered sugar.

At first glance, there is no difference between munkki and donuts in general. However, compared to other types of donuts, this sweet snack has a denser and moister texture.

2. Karjalanpiirakat

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Karjalanpiirakat is made from wheat flour, rice, potatoes and butter. The most famous version usually has a thin wheat crust with a rice filling.

Mashed potatoes with rice and carrot filling are also available. Some are often mixed with chopped hard-boiled eggs and spread on hot pastries before eating.

3. Rieska

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Rieska is a typical Finnish unleavened flatbread. This simple food containing flour, salt and water has different levels of thickness.

Usually, this bread is smeared with butter or jam, then served warm. It can also be given butter and consumed with milk. This bread is baked in the oven, but can also be baked on a griddle.

4. Leipäjuusto

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This type of cheese is made using cow's, goat's or deer's milk. The name of this cheese means "cheese bread" because the process of making it involves baking, like toast.

This Leipäjuusto can be eaten warm or cold, then served as a side dish with coffee or cloudberries . Generally, cheese is served as a dessert paired with cream or jam.

5. Korvapuusti

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Korvapuusti is a cinnamon bun with pearl sugar and cardamom on top. This cinnamon bun is perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee.

Most Finnish people consume more coffee compared to other European countries who prefer tea. When eaten, a piece of korvapuusti tastes sweet, so you won't stop chewing.