Swedish Limpa Rye Bread
Description
Swedish limpa bread is a dark rye loaf fragrant with orange zest, caraway, fennel, and anise that is delightful toasted and served at brunch.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
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1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
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1 1/2 teaspoons anise seeds
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1 1/4 cups whole milk
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1/4 cup butter, cut into cubes
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1/4 cup molasses
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3 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
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1 cup rye flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
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1 teaspoon orange zest
Directions
1
Combine caraway seeds, fennel seeds, and anise seeds in a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
2
Heat milk and butter in a deep saucepan, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and milk comes to a bare simmer, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool until milk registers 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) on an instant-read thermometer.
3
Stir molasses and yeast into the milk mixture. Let stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.
4
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, salt, orange zest, and ground seed mixture; stir until dough forms a shaggy mass. Knead in the saucepan, adding more flour if needed, until dough is no longer sticky, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Turn dough out on a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and springy, about 7 minutes.
6
Place dough in a large greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or piece of plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until somewhat puffy, about 1 hour.
7
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on the baking sheet. Cover lightly with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until puffy, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.