Holiday Rye Bread Joululimppa
Embrace the cozy flavors of the season with Holiday Rye Bread Joululimppa, a traditional Finnish bread that's perfect for festive gatherings and hearty meals. This rustic loaf combines rye flour and all-purpose flour with the rich sweetness of molasses and brown sugar, creating a delightfully dense yet tender crumb. Aromatic caraway seeds and a touch of butter add depth and complexity, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your holiday table. With a simple kneading process and two easy rises, this bread delivers a warm, golden-brown crust and a comforting aroma that will fill your kitchen. Serve it alongside soups, stews, or as a base for sandwiches, and elevate your holiday spread with this flavorful, oven-fresh classic. Keywords: holiday rye bread, Joululimppa recipe, Finnish bread, festive baking, molasses bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Rye flour
- 250 grams All-purpose flour
- 375 milliliters Warm water (around 40°C / 104°F)
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry yeast
- 50 grams Brown sugar
- 75 grams Molasses
- 2 teaspoons Caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 50 grams Softened butter
- 100 milliliters Milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until the yeast blooms (it should look foamy).
Stir in brown sugar, molasses, softened butter, and milk. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together rye flour, all-purpose flour, caraway seeds, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, until a dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand on a floured surface or in the stand mixer for 8-10 minutes, until the dough is soft, smooth, and slightly sticky.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to remove excess air and shape it into a round loaf or an oval shape (depending on preference).
Place the shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a greased loaf pan, cover lightly, and let it rise again for 30-40 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). If desired, brush the top of the dough with a little water or milk for a softer crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and has a rich golden-brown color.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade holiday Joululimppa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 4823 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 613.6 g | 223% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.4 g | 251% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 74.5 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 500 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 3846 mg | 82% | |
*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.
