Norwegians abundantly include milk and dairy products in the daily ration. The consumption of milk in the country is one of the highest in the world. Some favorite meals of Norwegians are slightly salted cottage cheese, sour cream, cheese and Smetana. Gudbrandsdalsost is made from cow and goat milk, whey and sour cream. This product is made in the province of Oppland. Gjetost is cheese made from goat’s milk with the addition of whey. This sweet variety with a taste of caramel is served together with wheat bread or Norwegian cakes.
Another aspect of the national cuisine is baking. Severe Scandinavian winters allow the growing of grains only in the southern part of the country. In Norway, thin hard breads are baked according to various recipes. For example, a thin crispy lavash called “knekkebrod” or potato breads – “lefsa” is served with hot dishes. There are also other choices; delicate buns with cinnamon and abundant milk in the dough called “spillingboller”, casserole from apples with sour cream called tesslert bondekpiker, and Norwegian lavish pancakes and muffins with a rich addition of potatoes into the dough. Budget options for desserts include fruit soufflé and bread served with honey. World-famous cookies made from thick dough with the addition of ginger also originated from this northern country.
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