Sklandrausis
A sweet rye-dough pie filled with mashed potatoes and carrots.
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A kitchen guide
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History & tradition
Sklandrausis is associated with Livonian heritage in Latvia, combining rye pastry with potato-and-carrot filling.
Also from Latvia
Sources & credits
The introductory description and documented history are adapted from the sources below. Community-source adaptations retain CC BY-SA 4.0; wording may be shortened. The practical guide is general guidance, not a tested recipe.
- Latvian cuisine — source revision ↗ · Wikipedia contributors · checked 2026-09-09