Vortbrod - Swedish Christmas Beer Bread Recipe

Name: Vortbrod - Swedish Christmas Beer Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 7/8 ounces fresh yeast; 1 1/3 cups porter; 1 cup dark beer; 1 7/8 ounces butter; 1/4 cup rapeseed oil; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 tablespoon ground bitter orange peel; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cloves; 1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon salt; 5 2/3 cups flour (rye and wheat); 1 1/3 cups raisins

Servings: persons

1 7/8 ounces fresh yeast
1 1/3 cups porter
1 cup dark beer
1 7/8 ounces butter
1/4 cup rapeseed oil
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 tablespoon ground bitter orange peel
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1/2 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon salt
5 2/3 cups flour (rye and wheat)
1 1/3 cups raisins

1
Dissolve the yeast in a big bowl with porter, beer, oil and molasses.
2
Melt the butter with the spices and salt. Let it cool a little (it shouldn't feel hot when you put your finger in it) before adding to the yeast mixture.
3
Mix in the raisins and flour a little at the time and work the dough slowly (by hand or y machine) until it's soft and elastic.
4
Let the dough rise in the bowl to twice its size under a cloth.
5
Turn on the oven to 200 C / 400 F / Gas mark 6.
6
Make 2 loaves of bread, put them in an oven pan and let rise under a cloth for 1 hour.
7
Bake for about 50 minutes, but lower the temperature to 150 C / 300 F / Gas mark 2 after 15 minutes.
8
Let the loaves cool on a wire tray under a clean cloth.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 7/8 ounces fresh yeast, 1 1/3 cups porter, 1 cup dark beer, 1 7/8 ounces butter, and more.

Yes, Vortbrod - Swedish Christmas Beer 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!

Vortbrod - Swedish Christmas Beer Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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