Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf
Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf features a gentle molasses sweetness layered with fragrant caraway, fennel, and anise, brightened by a hint of orange zest. The crumb is tender yet sturdy, ideal for slicing, toasting, and serving with butter or cheese. Perfect for cozy breakfasts, brunch boards, or alongside a hearty soup.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the caraway seeds, fennel seeds, and anise seeds in a spice grinder and pulse until coarsely ground.
- 2
In a deep saucepan, heat the milk and butter, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the milk reaches a bare simmer, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool until the milk reads 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer.
- 3
Stir the molasses and yeast into the milk mixture. Let stand until the yeast becomes foamy, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, orange zest, and the ground seed mixture; stir until the dough forms a shaggy mass. Knead in the saucepan, adding more flour if needed, until the dough is no longer sticky, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and springy, about 7 minutes.
- 6
Place the dough in a large greased bowl, turning it to coat. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm spot until somewhat puffy, about 1 hour.
- 7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the dough on the baking sheet. Cover lightly with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until puffy, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. The bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Calories 292.04 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.37 g Moderate
- Carbs 46.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.99 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.83 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 21.39 mg Moderate
- Sodium 23.34 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.77 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.47 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 70.32 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate
- Potassium 276.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 16.45 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.38 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
About This Recipe
Swedish Limpa Orange Spiced Rye Loaf is a Scandinavian breakfast recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, and Butter. Each serving provides about 292.04 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf?
- It is a Scandinavian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or side dish or lunch or snack.
- What is Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Anise Seed, Butter, Caraway Seed. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 292.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 9 steps.
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