Surmjolksbrod (Buttermilk Bread)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from Breads of the World. Posted for ZWT6. Best if made a day ahead of serving."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 3 cups rye flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄3 cup dark corn syrup
• 2 cups buttermilk

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Sift flours, baking soda and baking powder together.
3. Add salt, fennel, anise and cumin.
4. Stir in syrup and buttermilk, stirring until well blended.
5. Pour into a greased 9" cake pan.
6. Bake 1 hour, or until top is browned and cake tester comes out clean.
7. Remove from pan, wrap in a towel, and cool.

Reviews

[weekend cooker]

I loved this !!! Adding the buttermilk really added flavor to this.. Hardly make homemade bread, but was this something special. Perfect as to softness, flavor, and texture, as this is a real treasure of a recipe. Made for your win in TIC - TAC- TOE..