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How to Make Swedish Limpa Rye Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swedish Limpa Rye Bread is a traditional Scandinavian bread that has been enjoyed for centuries. This hearty and flavorful bread is a staple in Swedish cuisine and is often served at special occasions and holiday festivities. The bread is known for its rich, slightly sweet flavor and dense, chewy texture, making it a perfect complement to a variety of dishes.

One of the key ingredients in Swedish Limpa Rye Bread is rye flour, which gives the bread its distinct flavor and texture. Rye ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons anise seeds
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk
  • ¼ cup butter, cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 3 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Combine caraway seeds, fennel seeds, and anise seeds in a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
  • Heat milk and butter in a deep saucepan, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and milk comes to a bare simmer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until milk registers 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Stir molasses and yeast into the milk mixture. Let stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, orange zest, and ground seed mixture; stir until dough forms a shaggy mass. Knead in the saucepan, adding more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Turn dough out on a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and springy, about 7 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or piece of plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until somewhat puffy, about 1 hour.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on the baking sheet. Cover lightly with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until puffy, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

    • Nutrition

    273 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 392mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 85mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 325mg

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