Swedish Limpa Recipe

Name: Swedish Limpa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. dark beer; 1/3 c. honey; 1 Tbsp. dry yeast; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. anise seed; 1 tsp. caraway seed; 1 tsp. grated orange zest; 1 1/2 c. rye flour; 3 Tbsp. soft butter; 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 c. unbleached flour; small amount of cornmeal

Servings: persons

2 c. dark beer
1/3 c. honey
1 Tbsp. dry yeast
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. anise seed
1 tsp. caraway seed
1 tsp. grated orange zest
1 1/2 c. rye flour
3 Tbsp. soft butter
3 1/2 to 4 1/2 c. unbleached flour
small amount of cornmeal

1
Heat beer and honey briefly in a saucepan.
2
Pour into a large mixing bowl.
3
When lukewarm (100u00b0 to 105u00b0) sprinkle on the yeast and let it dissolve.
4
Stir in salt, seeds, zest, rye flour and butter.
5
Beat in unbleached flour (3 to 3 1/2 cups) until you have a workable dough.
6
Hand knead for 10 minutes, adding flour as needed.
7
Place dough in a large buttered bowl to rise until doubled.
8
Punch the dough down and knead briefly.
9
Divide dough in halves and shape each half into a tight ball.
10
Place dough balls on a large, lightly greased, cornmeal dusted cookie sheet.
11
Dust the loaves with cornmeal and cover loosely with plastic.
12
Allow to rise again.
13
Test by pressing the dough with your finger, if the surface bounces back, it is not ready.
14
Make two 1/2 inch deep slits on the tops of the loaves with a sharp knife.
15
Bake at 375u00b0 for 50 minutes.
16
Loaves are done when they are brown and crusty and when they make a hollow sound when you tap them on the underside with your finger.
17
Cool on a rack.

783

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. dark beer, 1/3 c. honey, 1 Tbsp. dry yeast, 2 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Swedish Limpa falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Swedish Limpa

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