Description
A slightly sweet Swedish bread with a hint of spice and a rich aroma, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup molasses or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
- 2 teaspoons anise seeds (optional)
- 1 packet active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water with a pinch of sugar and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, caraway seeds, and anise seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together the warm milk, molasses, and melted butter in another bowl, then add this to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough to release excess air and shape it into a loaf.
- Place the loaf into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour blend. Storage tips: wrap in a towel for room temperature, or freeze for long term.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg