Skolebrød facts for kids
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| Type | Sweet roll |
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| Place of origin | Norway |
| Main ingredients | yeasted dough, custard, icing, coconut |
Skolebrød or Skolebolle is a yummy Norwegian sweet treat. It's a type of sweet roll made from soft, yeasty dough. Inside, it has a creamy custard filling. On top, it's decorated with sweet icing and sprinkled with grated coconut.
This tasty bun was often packed in school lunches as a dessert. It was also a popular item sold at bake sales. That's how it got its name, which means "school bread" or "school bun" in English!
What's in a Name?
In different parts of Norway, this sweet roll has slightly different names.
- In the western areas of Norway, people usually call it skolebolle, which means 'school bun'.
- In the eastern and northern parts of Norway, it's more common to hear it called skolebrød, meaning 'school bread'.
A Special Treat in the Arctic
In Arctic Norway, there's a similar bun called a solbolle. This version doesn't have icing or coconut. People eat solboller to celebrate a very special event: the return of the sun after the long, dark polar night. It's a way to welcome back the daylight!
See also
In Spanish: Skolebrød para niños
