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Swedish Rye Bread
Swedish Rye Bread
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Experience authentic Nordic tradition with this Swedish Rye Bread, featuring a perfect balance of white and rye flours enhanced with aromatic caraway seeds. This hearty, old-world recipe creates two substantial loaves with beautifully textured crumb and golden crust brushed with butter. The straightforward technique yields professional results that pair perfectly with smoked salmon, sharp cheeses, or simply good butter.
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Ingredients
2 cups milk 
1 tsp. salt 
3 Tbsp. brown sugar 
2 cakes or pkgs. of yeast 
3 cups flour 
3 cups rye flour 
1 Tbsp. caraway seeds 

 

Directions
Scald milk.
Add salt, brown sugar and cool until lukewarm, 80 to 85 degrees.
Add yeast and dissolve thoroughly.
Stir in flour and beat thoroughly.
Stir in rye flour and a little more white flour, if necessary, to make a dough that does not stick to the hands.
Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
Punch down and knead caraway seeds into the dough.
Shape into two-loaves.
Place in greased pans and brush tops with melted butter.
Allow to rise until doubled in bulk.
Bake in 375-degree oven for 50 minutes.
Servings\Yield
Makes 2 loaves
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 slice) - Calories: 120; Total Fat: 1g (Saturated Fat: 0g); Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 108mg; Total Carbohydrates: 24g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g); Protein: 4g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: bread, rye
🗂️ Categories: 🍞 Bread, 🌎 World Food
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Swedish Rye Bread was added on January 30, 2022 and last updated on May 11, 2026.
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