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Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter

Name: Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: 250g rye flour; 75g all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 250ml ice-cold water; 150g short-grain rice; 750ml whole milk; 1 teaspoon salt; 50g butter; 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 100g butter, softened; Salt to taste

This classic Finnish dish features a delightful rye crust filled with a creamy rice mixture, topped with delicious egg butter.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 8, 2025

Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Dough

For the Rice Filling

For the Egg Butter

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 283 kcal
Protein: 7.3 g
Carbs: 33.6 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 3.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3400 kcal
Protein: 88 g
Carbs: 403 g
Fat: 166 g
Fiber: 44 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
250g rye flour	910	25	190	5	40
75g all-purpose flour	270	8	57	1	2
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
250ml ice-cold water	0	0	0	0	0
150g short-grain rice	540	10	118	1	2
750ml whole milk	390	27	36	21	0
1 teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
50g butter	360	0	0	41	0
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped	210	18	2	15	0
100g butter, softened	720	0	0	82	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Rice Filling

1
Rinse the rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2
Cook the rice mixture
In a saucepan, combine rice, milk, and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thickened, about 45 minutes.
3
Add butter and cool
Stir in butter until melted. Set aside to cool.
Tip: Use a wet spoon to smooth out the rice filling on the dough for easier spreading.

Making the Dough

1
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
2
Form the dough
Gradually add ice-cold water while mixing until dough forms.
3
Knead and chill
Knead lightly, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Tip: Important: Do not overwork the dough to prevent it from becoming tough.

How to Make Flaky Finnish Karjalanpiirakka with Egg Butter

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll the Dough
Roll the dough out into a thin, large rectangle.
2
Fill the Pasties
Cut dough into small ovals and place a spoonful of rice filling in the center.
3
Shape & Bake
Pinch edges to form a boat shape, then bake at 200°C (390°F) until golden brown.