Swedish Rye Bread II

Description 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. Ingredients 3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 4 ½ cups hot water … Read more

Swedish Rye Bread I

Description This is excellent bread, so good it melts in your mouth! Ingredients 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 Instructions Dissolve yeast in … Read more

Danish Spiced Rye Bread (Sigtebrod)

Description This is a traditional Danish rye bread made easy with the use of a bread machine. (It can be made using traditional methods, of course.) The bread is highly spiced so makes a perfect accompaniment for Danish open faced sandwiches (smorebrod) and is usually seen served on a Christmas holiday table. Perfect for those … Read more