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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is a distinct and delicious bread. Boiling the seeds first really mellows their flavor. This has been passed down and around in our family for generations. The result is an immensely flavorful, fragrant loaf of bread. Read more . It's really good! Ingredients:
2 cups orange juice |
1/2 cup butter |
1 1/3 cups dark brown sugar |
1/4 cup dark molasses |
2 1/2 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.
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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