Swedish Limpa Bread

Kaarin's Note:

This is a distinct and delicious bread. Boiling the seeds first really mellows their flavor. This has been passed down and around in our community for generations. It's really good!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 loaves

• 2 cups orange juice
• ½ cup butter
• 1 1⁄3; cups dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup dark molasses
• 2 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups cold water
• 3 tablespoons yeast
• 4 cups rye flour (medium)
• 5 -6 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Combine first six ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for approximately 5 minutes.
2. Let cool some, then add the salt and cold water.
3. Test the temperature, then add the yeast.
4. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the rye flour and as much white flour as needed to make a soft dough.
5. Knead well.
6. The bread dough will be sticky.
7. Let rise until double.
8. Shape into 4 loaves (Traditionally in round loaves, but loaf pans work also) and let rise again until double.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes.

Reviews

[Chef Kate]

Ooh--such lovely bread. the flavor is so rich and sweet it is good just eaten plain. But also wonderful with both sweet and savory additions. I made a small batch to try it --a good thing because it is far too easy to keep cutting just one more slice. I will definitely make this lovely bread again--full batch next time.