Swedish Americans
By: Allysa Mooren
Sweden
A Little Bit About Swedes!
Have you ever heard that North America has 528.7 million people? Sweden doesn't even have half of that! There are only 9.2 million people that live in sweden! Here are some facts about Sweden:
1.) A popular souvenir is the road sign for moose-crossing. Each year a lot of these are stolen.
2.) The Nobel prize ceremonies are held in Sweden and Norway each year on December 10th.
3.) On average, Women from Sweden have their baby's when their 30 years old.
4.) Sweden has the highest number of McDonalds resteraunts.
5.) The first ice hotel in the world was built in Sweden.
6.) Stockholm is the largest city, and capital of Sweden.
Plättar (Swedish pancakes)
Traditionally served with a jam or fruit. Our family always rolls it up with powdered sugar and butter.
Sweden Flag
Sweden flag is all blue with two intersecting, yellow lines.
Traditional Swedish Attire
Swedish americans usually wear blue and yellow to commemorate their flag.
Swedish Holidays
- New Years Day
- Epiphany
- Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Easter Monday
- International Workers Day
- Ascension Day
- Pentecose
- National Day of Sweden
- Midsummers Day
- All Saint's Day
- Christmas Day
- Boxing Day
This is Sweden's National Anthem.
Abba
Plättar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons
canola oil
- 1 large
egg, higher omega-3 egg if available
- 1/2 cup
egg substitute
- 2 cups
low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup
unbleached white flour
- 3/4 cup
whole-wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons
sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon
salt
- 1/2 teaspoon
ground cinnamon, optional
-
canola cooking spray
-
jam, flavor of your preference
-
powdered sugar, optional
Instructions
- In a blender, combine canola oil, egg, egg substitute, milk, flours, sugar, salt, and cinnamon (if desired). Blend on medium speed until batter is smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Heat a skillet until very hot. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. For each pancake, drop 1/8 cup of batter into skillet. When the edges brown lightly (about 30 seconds), use a spatula to flip the pancake over and cook the other side another 30 seconds. Remove the pancakes to a plate and repeat with the remaining batter. For super-large pancakes, use 1/4 cup of batter instead of 1/8 cup.
About Me!
Email: moorally@student.hssd.k12.wi.us
Location: Forest Glen Elementary School, Green Bay, Cardinal Lane, Suamico, WI