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A rönttönen is a traditional sweet Finnish delicacy from the region of Kainuu. A small (about the size of the palm of a hand) open faced pie consisting of a crust made of barley or rye dough, filled with a sweetened mashed potato and berry (most often lingonberry) filling. Typically, it is served as an accompaniment to a coffee. The Kainuun rönttönen has a protected geographical indication under the EU law.
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