Svele facts for kids
Svele is a yummy Norwegian cake that's a bit like a thick pancake! People often call it a "lapp" too. It's usually enjoyed in the afternoon with coffee or as a quick snack. You'll often find it served with butter and either sugar or a special Norwegian brown cheese called brunost. It's usually folded in half, making it look like a crescent moon.
To make svele light and fluffy, bakers use special ingredients like baking soda and "salt of hartshorn" (which is also known as ammonium bicarbonate). These give svele its unique taste! While recipes can be a little different depending on the family or region, most svele recipes include eggs, sugar, a fermented milk drink called kefir, wheat flour, and butter, along with the rising agents. Svele is cooked on a hot griddle or in a lightly buttered frying pan until golden brown.
Where Does Svele Come From?
Svele is especially popular in a part of Norway called Møre og Romsdal. This region has lots of fjords and islands, and people often travel by ferry. Since 1971, these delicious cakes have been served on board the ferries that connect communities across the water. Because of this, svele has become a special treat linked to ferry trips all over Western Norway. So, if you're ever on a ferry there, keep an eye out for svele!
