Swedish Brown Bread Recipe

Name: Swedish Brown Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup molasses Grandma's; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel; 2/3 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom if desired; 2 cakes yeast; 1/2 cup warm water to dissolve yeast; 2 egg yolks; 4 cups warm water; 15 cups flour mix in ¼ cup - reserving 1 cup for kneading; 1/2 cup raisins if desired

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup molasses Grandma's
1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon cardamom if desired
2 cakes yeast
1/2 cup warm water to dissolve yeast
2 egg yolks
4 cups warm water
15 cups flour mix in ¼ cup - reserving 1 cup for kneading
1/2 cup raisins if desired

1
In large bowl put 4 cups warm water, melted shortening, sugars and salt, molasses and peel.
2
Add the yeast dissolved in the 1/2 cup warm water.
3
Add egg yolks and blend.
4
Mix in the 14 cups flour.
5
Turn on well floured board and knead very well with 1 cup flour.
6
Put in warm place and let rise until double.
7
Bake in preheated oven, 350 degrees, for 55 minutes.
8
Upon removing from the oven rub the crust with butter and let

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup molasses Grandma's, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar packed, 1/2 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Swedish Brown Bread 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.

Swedish Brown Bread

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