Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf
Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf balances earthy rye with gentle sweetness from brown sugar and molasses, creating a tender, finely textured crumb. It’s comforting yet nuanced, perfect for breakfast toast with butter and jam or as a sturdy base for open-faced sandwiches at lunch.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves30
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 44 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to bubble, about 3 minutes, then cool it to lukewarm.
- 2
While the milk cools, dissolve the yeast in warm water in a bowl and let it sit until softened and forming a creamy foam, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour the milk into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough attachment. Add the brown sugar, melted shortening, molasses, and salt; mix until well combined. Mix in the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the rye flour, then the bread flour until incorporated; if your stand mixer is not large enough, you may need to mix by hand.
- 4
Move the dough to a greased bowl and turn it to coat the surface. Cover with a damp towel and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- 5
Punch down the dough and place it on a lightly floured board. Knead until the dough is elastic and no longer sticks to the board. Let it rest for 5 minutes. Divide into thirds and shape into loaves. Put each loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 7
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 196.8 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 6.14 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 41.59 g 15%
- Total Fat 0.44 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.09 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 15.19 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 11.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 27.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 113.87 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 8.32 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.14 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf is made with 9 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Flour, Brown Sugar, Fresh Yeast, and Milk. Each serving provides about 196.8 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Flour, Brown Sugar, Fresh Yeast, Milk, Molasses. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 196.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf healthy?
- Light Swedish Molasses Rye Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 196.8 calories and 6.14 g of protein, or 12% 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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