SWEDISH LIMPA RYE BREAD

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Just a little different than your normal caraway rye with a hint of anise. Not a sweet tasting bread... use it as you would regular rye bread for incredible sandwiches and toast. One of my personal favorites!

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Categories     Other Breads

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c water
2/3 c white sugar
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp salt
1/4 c molasses
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c buttermilk
2 1/2 c rye flour
5-5 1/2 c white flour
2-3 pkg dry active yeast (original recipe calls for 2 yeast cakes)
1/4 c warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp anise seed
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
1 tsp fennel seed, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Place water, sugar, butter, salt, molasses, seeds and peel in a pan and bring to a boil. Remove from stove. Add baking soda to buttermilk and add to hot mixture.
  • 2. Place rye flour in a large bowl and gradually add liquid mixture, beating smooth. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and add 1 tsp. sugar.
  • 3. Add white flour until a firm dough forms. (Somewhere between 5-5 1/2 cups.)
  • 4. Place in greased bowl and allow to rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Form into 3 loaves and place in greased pan and again allow to rise until double in bulk. You can also form round loaves, making 3-4 shallow slices in top to form a decorative design at this point.
  • 5. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter when done.
  • 6. *** I have omitted one of the risings without much difference, but this is the original recipe.

Devontae Wildman
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, airier bread.


Menaka Sriyani
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This bread is delicious! It's the perfect bread for a hearty sandwich.


Toribio Cano
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This bread is a bit too sour for my taste. I think I'll try using less sourdough starter next time.


Justine Phiri
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I'm not a big fan of rye bread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist.


Maham Khan
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for making croutons.


Dave Herrera
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This bread is easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


alfazur rahman
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of rye flour and caraway seeds.


Andiswa Makhamba
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, airier bread.


Ramkishan Ved
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I love the crispy crust on this bread! It's so good with a schmear of butter.


ARJU KHAN
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches! It's sturdy enough to hold up to all your favorite fillings.


Tasnimul Tabib
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This bread is dense and heavy, but it's still very good. I love the flavor of the rye flour.


Jahanzaib Memon
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I love the flavor of this bread! The caraway seeds add a nice touch. It's also very easy to make.


Maryam Ado
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This recipe is a keeper! The bread is delicious and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm planning on making it again soon.


Saeyr Saeyrt
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This bread is amazing! It's so flavorful and moist. I love the crispy crust and the chewy inside.


ALFRED OHENE
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread came out dense and gummy. I think I over-kneaded the dough.


navo lilloo
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out perfect! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Isma Soumah
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I'm Swedish and this recipe is authentic and delicious! It's just like the limpa bread I grew up eating.


MST ASHA BEGUM
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This Swedish limpa rye bread is the best I've ever had! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and flavorful. I love the combination of rye flour and caraway seeds.