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Scandinavian baking is fast becoming popular due to its wholesome, comforting style and its emphasis on fresh, seasonal produce and healthier ingredients, such as rye flour, oats and barley. In the Nordic Bakery Cookbook, Miisa Mink and Marianna Wahlsten allow you to create the irresistible smell of freshly baked bread and pastries in your own home. The book starts with Breads, including Rye Bread and Quick Crispbreads. Savory pastries offer both light and hearty options, such as Egg-rice Parcels. For an authentic entrée, you can't go wrong with a Smoked Fish Quiche. Take a moment to sit down with friends and enjoy a slice of cake--try Oat Cake with Raspberries and Blueberries. Sweet buns like Cinnamon Buns are what the bakery are best known for--doughy, not too sweet but perfectly spiced. Whatever the season, desserts and cookies are guaranteed to please --Berry and Cream Tartlets are made for eating alfresco.