Bake this irresistible Swedish Rye Bread at home. Made with unsifted rye flour, anise, active dry yeast and water. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Swedish Rye Bread relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as unsifted rye flour, grated orange peel, anise seed, crushed and active dry yeast. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1097 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.
Updated Jun 30, 2026