Experience the rich, aromatic flavors of Scandinavia with this Bread Machine Swedish Limpa Bread, a traditional rye bread infused with a delightful blend of spices and citrus. Featuring the warm sweetness of molasses and brown sugar, combined with hints of orange zest, ground anise, fennel, and cardamom, this recipe creates a loaf that is both hearty and fragrant. Crafted easily in a bread machine, the preparation is fuss-free, making it perfect for busy bakers who crave artisanal-quality bread at home. The marriage of bread flour and rye flour ensures a robust texture, while the medium crust provides a satisfying finish. Enjoy this spiced Swedish bread sliced warm with butter, paired with soups, or served as a centerpiece for your brunch spread. Perfect for rye bread enthusiasts or those seeking to explore Nordic-inspired flavors, this recipe is a must-try!
Add water, molasses, and butter to the bread machine pan. Ensure the butter is cut into smaller pieces for better distribution.
Sprinkle the orange zest evenly over the liquids in the pan.
Add the bread flour and rye flour to the pan, ensuring an even layer that covers the liquid. This helps prevent the yeast from activating prematurely.
Sprinkle the brown sugar, salt, ground anise, ground fennel, and ground cardamom over the flour layer.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast. Be careful not to let the yeast touch the liquids to ensure proper mixing at the appropriate time.
Place the pan in the bread machine and select the "Basic Bread" setting, "1.5-pound loaf" size, and "Medium" crust color (or adjust based on your machine's options).
Start the machine and let it handle the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking.
When the bread machine completes the cycle, carefully remove the pan using oven mitts and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Calories |
2037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3740 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.4 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.8 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.3 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 302 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2420 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.