Swedish Limpa Bread Recipe

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Swedish Limpa Bread
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark molasses
  • 2 1/2 tsp caraway seeds
  • 2 tsp anise seed
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 3 tbsp yeast
  • 4 cups rye flour (medium)

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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 836.41 Kcal (3502 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.88g 21%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 802.14mg 33%
Potassium 1039.46mg 22%
Total Carbs 161.36g 54%
Sugars 49.76g 199%
Dietary Fiber 18.74g 75%
Protein 21.44g 43%
Vitamin C 31.2mg 52%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 5.5mg 31%
Calcium 117.5mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.62 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.06g 21%
Cholesterol 8.92mg 10%
Sodium 234.6mg 33%
Potassium 304.01mg 22%
Total Carbs 47.19g 54%
Sugars 14.55g 199%
Dietary Fiber 5.48g 75%
Protein 6.27g 43%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 52%
Iron 1.6mg 31%
Calcium 34.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.1
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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