Danish Spiced Rye Bread (Sigtebrod) Recipe

Name: Danish Spiced Rye Bread (Sigtebrod)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 cup water; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup light molasses; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon anise seed; 1 tablespoon caraway seed; 1 tablespoon cardamom; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2 cups rye flour; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 cup milk
1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light molasses
1/3 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon anise seed
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 tablespoon cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 cups rye flour
5 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted

1
Heat milk in a medium saucepan until scalding and small bubbles are forming around the edges, but just before the milk reaches a boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in the water, butter, molasses, sugar, orange zest, anise seed, caraway seed, cardamom and salt; allow to step and cool 30 minutes at room temperature.
2
In a bread maker, stir the yeast into the warm water and let sit for 5 minutes. Pour the cooled milk and spice mixture into the bread machine with the yeast mixture. Add the flour to the bread machine. Run the bread machine on the dough cycle.
3
Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. When the dough cycle is complete, remove the dough from the machine, divide in half, form into 2 loaves, and place in the prepared loaf pans. Cover and allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until your finger leaves a small dent when you poke the loaves.
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Bake the loaves until they sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, 35 to 40 minutes. Brush the hot loaves with melted butter; cool before serving.

1019

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup light molasses, and more.

Yes, Danish Spiced Rye Bread (Sigtebrod) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Danish Spiced Rye Bread (Sigtebrod)

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