Swedish Limpa Bread Recipe

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Swedish Limpa Bread
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Directions:

  1. In a small saucepot combine the anise seed, fennel seed, and caraway seeds, with all the water.
  2. Simmer covered for 7 minutes, then cool to lukewarm.
  3. Measure the warm liquid there should be 1 1/2 cups, if not add water to measure.
  4. Place this liquid in large mixer bowl.
  5. Add molasses, brown sugar, salt, oil, rind, whisk well.
  6. Whisk the yeast into cooled seed mixture.
  7. Add rye flour, beating until smooth.
  8. Gradually add the all purpose flour and continue to blend, whether with mixer paddle or with a wooden spoon.
  9. Allow to rest 20 minutes.
  10. Knead stiff dough until smooth.
  11. Grease a large bowl, and roll dough into a ball.
  12. Grease the ball of dough.
  13. Cover tightly with saran wrap and allow to rise until double in a warm area.
  14. Punch down when doubled and divide into two pieces.
  15. Form each into a large round loaf.
  16. Grease a large baking sheet with shortening, and then sprinkle with cornmeal.
  17. Place dough well apart onto the sheet.
  18. Allow to rise until almost doubled.
  19. Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
  20. Make a large slash on tops of loafs.
  21. Bake 35 minutes or until done.
  22. When done breads should sound hollow from the bottoms, and dark and crusty.
  23. NOTE:: when I use rye or whole wheat bread I always add another tablespoon gluten to my flours.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 141.99 Kcal (594 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.72g 4%
Sodium 585.88mg 24%
Potassium 111.33mg 2%
Total Carbs 26.62g 9%
Sugars 9.91g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.16g 5%
Protein 2.68g 5%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 16.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 189.7 Kcal (794 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.63g 4%
Sodium 782.73mg 24%
Potassium 148.74mg 2%
Total Carbs 35.57g 9%
Sugars 13.23g 40%
Dietary Fiber 1.56g 5%
Protein 3.59g 5%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 7%
Calcium 22.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.8
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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