Limpa Bread

Limpa is a swedish raised bread made in varying shapes with both rye and wheat flour. Many excellent recipes still include stout beer as a key ingredient but it is also quite common especially during the christmas season to make variations flavored solely with combinations of orange rind fennel caraway and anise seeds. To make this bread in your cloche allow the dough to go through its second rise in the cloche.

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My mom started baking it frequently and has passed the recipe on to me. When i was little my family was lucky enough to have a friend who would bake us this bread on occasion introducing me to its rich intoxicating flavor. Limpa bread is a traditional swedish rye bread that is flavored with anise seed molasses and sometimes orange. Be sure that the seeds you use for this bread are fresh. This homemade swedish rye bread is easy to make if you follow the step by step directions.

You may substitute rye flour for the whole wheat flour however it will affect the taste. Also gluten a very important ingredient in this recipe may be found in most gourmet food stores or health food stores. It is spicy and sweet though to what degree will vary by recipe. Try it toasted with lots of sweet butter or sprinkle it with grated cheddar cheese and broil until cheese is melted and browned. It is a traditional bread of sweden laced with brown sugar molasses caraway seeds and orange peel.

Also known as vörtlimpa wort loaf swedish limpa bread was originally made from the fermented brewer s wort produced in beer making. Swedish limpa is a dark rye bread fragrant with orange zest caraway fennel and anise that is delightful toasted and served at brunch. Maybe it was a music festival like a mini woodstock i don t know. The first time i had swedish limpa bread which is what i always call it was in the late 60 s at a week end be in. The sweetness comes from molasses.

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I ve entered my bread in several fairs and it has won every time. Barley malt can be substituted for molasses. This is a traditional swedish rye bread. This also gives the bread a heartier crust. Bake the loaf in a preheated 400 f oven for 35 to 45 minutes remove the cover of the cloche and continue to bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the top crust is golden brown.

It s also good for a simple ham and cheese sandwich. The spices will be anise caraway and fennel seeds. I prefer whole wheat. Orange and anise give it a subtle but wonderful flavor. It is meant to be moist and light and not as harsh as many.

It is meant to be moist and light and not as harsh as many. It s also good for a simple ham and cheese sandwich. I ve entered my bread in several fairs and it has won every time. Also known as vörtlimpa wort loaf swedish limpa bread was originally made from the fermented brewer s wort produced in beer making. You may substitute rye flour for the whole wheat flour however it will affect the taste.

Orange and anise give it a subtle but wonderful flavor. My mom started baking it frequently and has passed the recipe on to me.