Krotekaker is a traditional flatbread from the Hardanger region of Norway. Outside of the region it is often known as hardangerkaker. The dried krotekaker can be made in quantity and stored without refrigeration for extended periods of time. Krotekake is a kind of lefse thin pastry. The name lefse covers many different kinds of thin or thick, soft or hard pastry. In the Norwegian language krote means "a scroll" and kake is a cake or pastry.