Swedish Limpa Bread Recipe

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Swedish Limpa Bread
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Ingredients
11
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Nutrition
558
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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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.
  10. Note: This is an authentic Swedish limpa baked in the old world tradition with brown sugar and molasses. Limpa bread has a dense texture and a sweet flavor with a hint of anise and orange. Try using Limpa bread for a turkey sandwich or toast it with orange marmalade.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 557.61 Kcal (2335 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.25g 14%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 534.76mg 22%
Potassium 692.97mg 15%
Total Carbs 107.57g 36%
Sugars 33.17g 133%
Dietary Fiber 12.49g 50%
Protein 14.29g 29%
Vitamin C 20.8mg 35%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 3.7mg 20%
Calcium 78.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.62 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 36.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.06g 14%
Cholesterol 8.92mg 7%
Sodium 234.6mg 22%
Potassium 304.01mg 15%
Total Carbs 47.19g 36%
Sugars 14.55g 133%
Dietary Fiber 5.48g 50%
Protein 6.27g 29%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 35%
Iron 1.6mg 20%
Calcium 34.4mg 8%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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