Swedish Limpa Bread

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. 1

   Combine first six ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for approximately 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Let cool some, then add the salt and cold water.

3. 3

   Test the temperature, then add the yeast.

4. 4

   Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the rye flour and as much white flour as needed to make a soft dough.

5. 5

   Knead well.

6. 6

   The bread dough will be sticky.

7. 7

   Let rise until double.

8. 8

   Shape into 4 loaves (Traditionally in round loaves, but loaf pans work also) and let rise again until double.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes.