Best 9 Swedish Rye Bread Recipes

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In the culinary world, Swedish rye bread stands out as a delectable creation that has captured the hearts of bread enthusiasts worldwide. This remarkable loaf, often referred to as rågbröd in its native tongue, is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that has become an integral part of Swedish cuisine. With its dense and hearty crumb, bold sour tang, and captivating aroma, Swedish rye bread is a true testament to the transformative power of baking.

This article presents a comprehensive guide to crafting this Nordic delicacy, featuring a collection of meticulously curated recipes that cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets of Swedish rye bread, exploring variations such as the classic rågbröd, the aromatic anisbröd, the hearty kavring, and the delightful vörtbröd. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all levels can achieve bread-baking success. Let your senses be tantalized by the intoxicating aroma of freshly baked rye bread, as you gather your ingredients and embark on a journey into the heart of Swedish baking tradition.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEDISH LIMPA RYE BREAD



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Wonderful dark bread.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Time 3h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds
1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds
1 ½ teaspoons anise seeds
1 ¼ cups whole milk
¼ cup butter, cut into cubes
¼ cup molasses
3 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 cup rye flour
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Combine caraway seeds, fennel seeds, and anise seeds in a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.
  • 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.
  • Stir molasses and yeast into the milk mixture. Let stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, rye flour, sea salt, and orange zest; 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.
  • Turn dough out on a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and springy, about 7 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dough on the baking sheet. Cover lightly with the towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until puffy, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 392.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SWEDISH RYE BREAD



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This recipe came from my mother, and it's long been a family favorite. You can make a meal of it with soup and a salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups rye flour
3-3/4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup water. Add sugar, molasses, shortening, salt and remaining water; stir well. Add rye flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. , Shape into 4 round loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, 45-60 minutes. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Brush with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEDISH RYE BREAD I



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This is excellent bread, so good it melts in your mouth!

Provided by Janice

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ (0.6 ounce) cakes compressed fresh yeast
1 ½ cups warm water
1 ½ cups warm milk
1 tablespoon salt
6 cups bread flour
¼ cup molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ cup melted shortening
3 cups rye flour

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Scald milk. Transfer milk to a large bowl, and add salt, molasses, brown sugar, and melted shortening. Cool to lukewarm, and add dissolved yeast. Add rye flour, beating with mixer. Gradually beat in white flour. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface. Cover with a damp towel, and allow to rise till double in bulk in a warm place.
  • Punch down the dough, and place on a lightly floured board. Knead until dough becomes elastic, and does not stick to the board. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Divide into 3 equal portions, and shape into loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch bread pans. Let rise until double in bulk.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 200.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

SWEDISH RYE BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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Make and share this Swedish Rye Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups medium rye flour
1 tablespoon gluten
1 teaspoon gluten
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest (or dried orange peel)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 2 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Steps:

  • Add all the ingredients to the pan according to the order in the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
  • When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a rack.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

SWEDISH LIMPA RYE BREAD



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Just a little different than your normal caraway rye with a hint of anise. Not a sweet tasting bread... use it as you would regular rye bread for incredible sandwiches and toast. One of my personal favorites!

Provided by Family Favorites

Categories     Other Breads

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c water
2/3 c white sugar
2 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp salt
1/4 c molasses
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c buttermilk
2 1/2 c rye flour
5-5 1/2 c white flour
2-3 pkg dry active yeast (original recipe calls for 2 yeast cakes)
1/4 c warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp anise seed
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
1 tsp fennel seed, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Place water, sugar, butter, salt, molasses, seeds and peel in a pan and bring to a boil. Remove from stove. Add baking soda to buttermilk and add to hot mixture.
  • 2. Place rye flour in a large bowl and gradually add liquid mixture, beating smooth. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water and add 1 tsp. sugar.
  • 3. Add white flour until a firm dough forms. (Somewhere between 5-5 1/2 cups.)
  • 4. Place in greased bowl and allow to rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Form into 3 loaves and place in greased pan and again allow to rise until double in bulk. You can also form round loaves, making 3-4 shallow slices in top to form a decorative design at this point.
  • 5. Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. Brush with melted butter when done.
  • 6. *** I have omitted one of the risings without much difference, but this is the original recipe.

OVERNIGHT SWEDISH RYE BREAD



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I like this recipe because it allows me to bake bread early in the morning, leaving time for other things. We live in a Scandinavian area, so this bread hits the spot with family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 teaspoon sugar
4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 cup molasses
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon aniseed
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 cups rye flour
11 to 12 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water; stir in sugar and let stand for 5 minutes. Add milk, molasses, brown sugar, oil, oats, orange zest, salt, fennel, aniseed, caraway, rye flour and 6 cups of all-purpose flour. Add enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft but sticky dough. Cover and let rise in a warm place overnight. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Shape into four loaves. Place in greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes. Remove from the pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEDISH RYE BREAD



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This bread, which is lightly flavored with aniseed and orange, makes great toast. Rising time is not included in the prep time or cook time. There's about 2 hours 40 minutes of total rising time. This is a good holiday bread.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 cups warm water (105 F. to 115 F.)
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope dry yeast
6 1/2 cups about unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, plus
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted
2 teaspoons anise seed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
melted butter

Steps:

  • Place 1/4 cup warm water in small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over; stir to dissolve. Let stand 5 minutes. Combine remaining 2 cups warm water, 1 cup all purpose flour and 1 cup rye flour in bowl. Add yeast mixture. Mix to blend well. Cover bowl with kitchen towel. Let sponge rise 1 hour.
  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, shortening, aniseed, coriander, orange peel and salt into sponge. Gradually mix in enough all purpose flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form slightly sticky dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if sticky, about 10 minutes.
  • Lightly oil large bowl. Add dough, turning to coat entire surface. Cover bowl with kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Grease 2 cookie sheets. Punch dough down. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth. Divide dough into 3 parts. Pat each piece into 5-inch-diameter round. Place on prepared sheets. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled, about 40 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Pierce each loaf 5 times with fork. Bake until loaves are brown and sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 1 hour. Transfer to racks. Brush with butter and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 month ahead. Wrap loaves tightly and freeze. Thaw before serving.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1633.4, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Sodium 484.1, Carbohydrate 311.1, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 49, Protein 32.5

SWEDISH RYE BREAD II



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An aromatic rye bread with a hint of orange and honey. A friend gave me a loaf of this bread as a hostess gift and was thoughtful enough to pass along the recipe.

Provided by GINGER P

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Rye Bread

Time 3h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
4 ½ cups hot water
¾ cup honey
3 tablespoons salt
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons orange zest
1 ½ tablespoons caraway seed
6 tablespoons butter, softened
7 ½ cups rye flour
7 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm (110 degree F) water. Let sit until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the hot water in a large mixing bowl, add the honey, salt, sugar, orange zest, caraway seeds and butter; briefly stir. Let cool to lukewarm.
  • Combine the yeast mixture with the honey orange mixture. Stir in the rye flour. Mix the bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large mixing bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, lightly grease three 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into three equal pieces. Form each piece into a loaf and place in prepared pans. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top of the loaves are golden and the bottoms sound hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 596.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

RUSTIC SWEDISH RYE BREAD



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My great grandmother gets all the credit for this dense and hearty loaf that she brought over from Sweden when she came to live in America. It's one of those all-purpose breads that goes well with almost any meal. -Heather Cook, Malta, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 orange peel strips (1 to 3 inches)
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
2 tablespoons honey
BREAD:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon dark corn syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoon shortening
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon aniseed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1-1/2 cups rye flour
4 to 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine orange peel strips and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until softened. Drain; set strips aside., In the same saucepan, combine honey and remaining water. Bring to a boil; return strips to pan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until almost all of the syrup is absorbed, stirring occasionally (watch carefully to prevent scorching). Cool strips on waxed paper coated with cooking spray., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, brown sugar, egg, corn syrup, molasses, shortening, salt, aniseed, fennel seed, rye flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. , Chop candied orange strips; add to dough. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. , Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a 6-inch round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a good quality rye flour. Rye flour is the key ingredient in this bread, so it's important to use a good quality flour that is freshly milled. If you can't find rye flour at your local grocery store, you can order it online or from a specialty baking store.
  • Soak the rye flour. Soaking the rye flour in water before adding it to the dough helps to develop the flavor and texture of the bread. You can soak the flour for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Use a sourdough starter. A sourdough starter is a fermented dough made from rye flour and water. It adds a sour flavor to the bread and helps to improve its texture. If you don't have a sourdough starter, you can make one yourself or you can buy one from a bakery.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the bread tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then let it rest for a few minutes before shaping it into a loaf.
  • Bake the bread in a hot oven. The bread should be baked in a hot oven, at least 400 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help to create a crispy crust and a light and airy interior.

Conclusion:

Swedish rye bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is easy to make at home. With its slightly sour flavor and dense texture, it is a great choice for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own. So next time you're looking for a new bread to try, give Swedish rye bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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