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 cake yeast; 2 1/4 cups water, lukewarm; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cups milk; 3 cups flour; 1 cup dark corn syrup (Karo preferred); 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons anise seed; 1/2 cup molasses (either light or medium); 3/4 cup butter; 8 cups rye flour (more as needed); 1 tablespoon salt; 2 oranges, zest of, grated or 1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cake yeast
2 1/4 cups water, lukewarm
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups milk
3 cups flour
1 cup dark corn syrup (Karo preferred)
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons anise seed
1/2 cup molasses (either light or medium)
3/4 cup butter
8 cups rye flour (more as needed)
1 tablespoon salt
2 oranges, zest of, grated or 1/4 cup candied orange peel, chopped

1
Soften yeast in 1/4 cup lukewarm water; add sugar, remaining water and milk.
2
Add white flour and beat well; set aside to rise until double in bulk.
3
Mix syrup, seeds and molasses in a saucepan.
4
Let come to a boil one minute and strain out seeds.
5
Add butter and let cool.
6
When lukewarm, add yeast mixture with rye flour and salt.
7
Add grated orange rind or chopped orange peel and knead well on a floured board.
8
Cover and let rise until doubled.
9
Shape into round loaves and place in greased pans; let rise until doubled.
10
Bake in a 400F oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350F and bake for an additional 45 minutes.
11
Remove from pans to a cooling rack and brush with butter while still hot.

1671

kcal

Calories

Fat

279

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cake yeast, 2 1/4 cups water, lukewarm, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Swedish Limpa Bread falls under the Baking & Desserts 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 Limpa Bread

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