RUSTIC SWEDISH RYE BREAD

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My great grandmother gets all the credit for this dense and hearty loaf that she brought over from Sweden when she came to live in America. It's one of those all-purpose breads that goes well with almost any meal. -Heather Cook, Malta, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
2 tablespoons honey
BREAD:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1-1/2 cups rye flour
4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine orange peel strips and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain; set strips aside., In the same saucepan, combine honey and remaining water. Bring to a boil; return strips to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until almost all of the syrup is absorbed, stirring occasionally (watch carefully to prevent scorching). Cool strips on waxed paper coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, brown sugar, egg, corn syrup, molasses, shortening, salt, aniseed, fennel seed, rye flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. , Chop candied orange strips; add to dough. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 6-inch round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Syed Samad
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I found this bread to be a bit dry.


Aiz Balouch
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This bread is a bit too sour for my taste.


Md Roman Ahmed
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves rye bread.


Ayaanjutt Ayaanjutt
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This bread is a great value. You get a lot of bread for your money.


Tre Ashley
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This is my new favorite rye bread recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Alaa Sadig
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This bread is perfect for a special occasion. It's so beautiful and delicious.


Christiankevin Birungi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients and you end up with a delicious loaf of bread.


Ram Avtar
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This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing and it's so satisfying to eat.


Limpho Nthimo
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover rye flour. I always have some on hand and it's nice to have a recipe that I can use it in.


Kajetan Czubkowski
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


MIKHAIL VK
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This bread is delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Sobia Humayoun
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I'm not a huge fan of rye bread, but I thought this recipe was pretty good. It's not too sour and has a nice texture.


Maxton Mahembe
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches. It's sturdy enough to hold up to all your favorite fillings.


60_0m
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I wasn't sure how I would like rye bread, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


Shanny Shannie
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This bread is a bit denser than I expected, but I still enjoyed it. It has a great flavor and goes well with cheese and butter.


Paul Owusu Ansah
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I love the rustic look of this bread. It's so charming!


Ranjeet Ray
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This bread is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a winter breakfast or lunch.


Jeffery Nice
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I've never made rye bread before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread came out delicious. It has a slightly sour flavor that I really enjoyed.


Naomi Love
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This rye bread turned out amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the nutty flavor that the rye flour gave it.