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Swedish Limpa Bread
5 from 3 votes

Swedish Limpa Bread

Dark, dense and flavorful, Swedish Limpa Bread is the perfect addition tothe winter table—or any time!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 260 kcal
Course: Bread

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 active dry yeast package
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
  • 1 tablespoon caraway seeds or anise
  • 1 t fennel seeds
  • 2 tablespoons orange peel fresh grated or finely chopped candied
  • 2-2 1/2 cups rye flour
  • 2 ½ - 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon butter to brush final loaf

Instructions

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  1. Heat beer, honey and melted butter until slightly warm, about 110F. Dissolve the yeast in the mixture. Let sit until starting to bubble, about 5 minutes.
  2. Combine 2 cups of rye flour, 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, the orange peel, salt and spices. Mix until well blended then add in beer mixture. Mix, adding more flour as needed, then knead until dough is very resistant (it should be hard to knead when done).
  3. Shape into a ball, place in bowl and cover with a damp towel. Let rise until doubled in bulk—this may take a couple hours (I let it go overnight in my cool winter kitchen). Punch down, shape into a flattened ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Make a few shallow cuts in the top surface of the dough to facilitate expansion.
  4. Brush with butter, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise until almost doubled,
  5. 1-2 hours. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 45-60 minutes. Cool on rack before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 102mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260

% Daily Value*

Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 102mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.