CulturePublished: 22 June 2026 at 00:20

Competitor to Bacon Buns: “Jāņu bikšeles” – Aiga Bitmane’s Modernized Recipe

Aiga Bitmane from “Smilgāji” shares a modernized inherited recipe for “Jāņu bikšeles”, a pastry that rivals classic bacon pies on the Midsummer table.

Pies are an essential part of festive tables, and Midsummer celebrations are no exception. Aiga Bitmane, the host of “Smilgāji”, reveals that her family has created a competitor to traditional bacon pies – “Jāņu bikšeles”. This recipe, inherited from her mother, has been slightly modernized to suit contemporary tastes.

Published on June 22, 2026, the article emphasizes that pies are versatile – they fit both Christmas and Midsummer tables. “Jāņu bikšeles” offer an alternative to classic bacon pies while preserving family traditions with a modern twist.

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