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Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009
I rarely make a recipe exactly as printed. Characteristically, I made some changes to this recipe, but it was a fantastic base. I used active dry yeast instead (2 1/4 tsp for each fresh yeast cake). I also used white whole grain flour and substituted 1/2 cup whole grain oat flour for some of the wheat flour. I also added a tablespoon of wheat gluten because whole grains tend to produce less elasticity. I'll probably increase the amount of rye flour next time and substitute agave nectar for the brown sugar (to lower the glycemic impact). This was an excellent and easy recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2009
Family loved it!! Sweet and tender.
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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2008
I have not yet made this particular recipe, but I am sure it is exactly what I am looking for. Therefore, I rated it in advance. If I think differently after I make it, I will re-rate. I grew up on this bread and everyone in this part of the country (upper Michigan) is always looking for a good, sweet, rye bread. Not easy to find! Yes, it is awesome toasted and for the sandwich part??? I have found that it makes great ham sandwiches. I always try to find sweet rye bread around Christmas because it is so good with ham. I use a small amount of mustard and for some reason American sliced, processed cheese works very well and I usually don't like that cheese much. It just goes good with this bread and ham. For those who can't get cake yeast, use 1 1/2 packets of dry active yeast, or about 3 1/3 tsp. of dry active yeast. Just proof the yeast in the warm water before adding to dry ingredients. Thanks for the recipe.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2006
I just browsed through the several recipes on this board for Swedish rye bread, and this particular recipe is the closest to the recipe that my Swedish mother used (from what I can recall. My wife has been making the bread for us for the past several years after being taught how by my mother. It is part of our Christmas tradition. I did note that one reviewer said the bread was "too sweet" for sandwiches--yes, but that is not the end purpose for Swedish rye. On Christmas morning, we have at my house the breakfast that I have had every Christmas of my 65 years--pork sausage with cream gravy over Swedish rye!
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Reviewed: May 28, 2006
This bread wasn't too bad. I made the mistake of grabbing the wrong bag of flour, and ended up using our hand ground wheat flour instead of rye for this bread, but the loaves still came out quite tasty and sweet. I'll probably try this again and use the right flour next time.
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Reviewed: Mar. 27, 2006
was good, but a bit too sweet for sandwiches.
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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2005
Delicious! Just like my Swedish grandmother's bread - eating this brings back a lot of memories.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2005
I have been making this bread for two years. everyone who eats it tells me it's to die for.Thanks
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Reviewed: May 8, 2005
A very nice bread.I loved the taste of the molasses to this also.I'll be making this many more times.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2004
This sounds very much like the Swedish rye bread I loved as a child and have been trying to find. For the information of those reviewers who downrated the recipe because it was light and sweet: one doesn't EXPECT Swedish rye bread to be dense and heavy like pumpernickel or Jewish rye - it's a softer, sweeter rye, and in its own way just as delicious (some think more delicious than) as the heavier, more typical, ryes. I think the reviewers who found it too sweet and light just aren't familiar with Swedish rye bread. Each type has its place. I will be trying this one.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2001
We prefer a heartier rye bread. There was too much taste of molasses, and the texture was somewhat soft and mushy.
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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2001
I was extremely disappointed in this recipe. My family and I prefer breads with a fair amount of texture and a good crust on them; this bread is quite soft and very sweet. Not withstanding the three cups of rye flour, it had barely any rye flavor! I suppose kids who like Wonder Bread might like this bread -- but if you're used to artisinal type breads, stay away from this recipe.
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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2001
Absolutely the best Rye bread I have tried. A keeper recipe.
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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2001
Heavy, dense, and dry. Too strong of a molasses flavor, and and too sweet. Couldn't taste the rye much, either. I didn't enjoy it, and family thought it was just "OK." The search continues...
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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2001
I scaled this for 12 servings - threw it all in my breadmaker - and was the hit of the smorgasbord! It is a delightful bread, the flavor reminiscent of my childhood. My family loves it! And this rye bread makes the best toast known to mankind.
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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2000
This one of my husband's favorites!
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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2000
Delightfull and fun to work with! Even my pickiest eater loves it! It is a little "stickier" than other breads I've made, so keep lots of extra flour handy!
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Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2000
Oh my! I love this bread. It is sweet enough and light enough that my kids enjoy it. Dense enough and dark enough that my *white bread hater" friends love it but not too dense either. Not at all dry. Not difficult at all but the rye bread flour was tough to find in my area. Otherwise, 5 thumbs up!
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