Swedish Limpa Bread Recipe

Name: Swedish Limpa Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. anise seed; 1 Tbsp. caraway seed; 2 c. water; 2 tsp. shortening; 1/2 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. water; 1 pkg. yeast; 1 tsp. sugar; 2 c. rye flour; 4 c. white or unbleached flour

Servings: persons

1
Mix water, yeast and sugar and let sit for 5 minutes.
2
Add rye flour to yeast mixture, then seed mixture, then white or unbleached flour.
3
Mix.
4
Turn out on board; let rest for 10 minutes.
5
Knead until smooth and elastic; let rise in greased, covered bowl until double in size.
6
Punch down; divide into 2 parts.
7
Let rest for 10 minutes.
8
Shape into loaves.
9
Place in greased loaf pans.
10
Let rise in warm place until doubled in size. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes until loaves are done.

1429

kcal

Calories

Fat

304

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 tsp. salt, 2 tsp. anise seed, 1 Tbsp. caraway seed, 2 c. water, and more.

Yes, Swedish Limpa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Swedish Limpa Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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