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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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 306.41 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.75 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 47.27 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.28 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 5.01 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.39 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 35.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.77 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 9.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 70.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.86 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 280.94 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 16.46 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.51 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- 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 306.41 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 306.41 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.
- Is Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf healthy?
- Swedish Limpa Orange-Spiced Rye Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 306.41 calories and 7.75 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.01 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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