Swedish Limpa Bread
Discover the irresistible charm of Swedish Limpa Bread, a traditional Scandinavian loaf that’s as aromatic as it is flavorful. This old-world favorite combines the warm sweetness of molasses and brown sugar with a zesty hint of orange zest and a blend of fragrant spices, including anise, caraway, and cardamom. Made with a mix of rye and all-purpose flours, this bread boasts a tender crumb and a subtle complexity that pairs beautifully with butter, cheese, or smoked salmon. Perfect for holiday feasts or as a unique everyday treat, this recipe is easier to make than you think, with straightforward instructions and a rewarding result. Bake your own Swedish Limpa and fill your kitchen with the comforting scent of these iconic Nordic flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Warm water
- 0.25 cup Molasses
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Anise seeds
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 1.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Rye flour
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, molasses, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Sprinkle the instant yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes, or until the mixture becomes frothy.
Add the orange zest, anise seeds, caraway seeds, ground cardamom, and salt into the mixture and stir well.
Mix in the melted butter. Gradually add the rye flour, stirring to incorporate.
Add the all-purpose flour, one cup at a time, and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic. This should take about 7-10 minutes by hand or 4-5 minutes with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Punch the dough down and shape it into a round loaf. Place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a greased 9-inch round pan.
Cover the dough again and allow it to rise for 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 3003 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.2 g | 171% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.0 g | 108% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 2650 mg | 56% | |
*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.
