Swedish Limpa Rye Bread

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine caraway seeds, fennel seeds, and anise seeds in a spice grinder; pulse until coarsely ground.

2. 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. 3

   Stir molasses and yeast into the milk mixture. Let stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.

4. 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. 5

   Turn dough out on a floured surface. Knead, adding more flour if needed, until smooth and springy, about 7 minutes.

6. 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. 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. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Bread will sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.