Fika is a big part of every Swedes everyday life. Basically, fika just means to hava a coffee. But it is so much more than just that. It has been described as a social institution or even phenomena. Swedish people – often described as distant, calm and unsocial – love their fika.

Swedish Doughnuts

1. Use a heavy cupcake pan, preferably one with round (not flat) bottom.
2. Batter should be like very heavy pancake batter.
3. Preheat oven and cupcake pan to 500º
4. Put 1-2 tsp clarified butter into each hole
5. Fill each hole halfway with batter
6. Cook 12 minutes
7. Take out and toss in granulated butter
8. Serve with coffee

Fika Knots

1. Create a thick pizza type dough, but with a bit of whole grain or raw oatmeal
2. Proof for an hour
3. Roll flat
4. Spread with mixture of butter, sugar, cardamom and cinnamon
5. Fold into fourths and roll flat, but thick
6. Cut into strips
7. Tie each strip into a knot and proof for another hour in a warm place
8. Bake at 500º F for 10 minutes
9. Remove from oven and brush with clarified butter and sugar on top
10. Serve within 10 minutes of brushing