Swedish Limpu Bread Recipe

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Nov 06, 2003

Being predominantly Swedish by nationality, this is my favorite bread. My grandmother used to make this often (it was best hot from the oven). My recipe that I have used for several years is almost identical to this one. Occasionally, I skip the orange zest and spices--then it is exactly like my grandmother's, who came from Sweden in her teens.

—JARKENS

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Nov 06, 2003

excellent receipe just like my mother use to make. Love Swiss forever.

—FRITZMYER

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Jun 18, 2009

I thought bf would love this--I was sure he liked rye. He's not so sure about this one. Says it's "weird". Why, I don't know. So, I say to him, "I made it for you. I thought you liked rye". Him: "I do". So there you have it. Bf, who likes rye, thinks this is a weird bread, goodness knows why. It tastes like a light rye bread to me. Nothing weird about it in my opinion. Men. Anyway, thanks for the recipe! We have a weird household--don't worry so much about bf and his weirdness. ;o)

—pomplemousse

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Feb 17, 2010

MMmm this bread is really yummy. I am doing a report on Sweden for one of my classes and wanted to test this recipe out before I make it for my class. I didn't have caraway seeds, but I used everything else and it tasted good still. Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I love trying different cultural cuisines and I am really glad I tried this recipe!

—Madelyn

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Jun 23, 2011

A satisfying, flavorful bread. Not having an orange on hand, I left that out, but was still very pleased with my results.

—hwesta

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Sep 25, 2011

My grandma used to make this bread for hoildays. Brings back memories

—Lucy3

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Jun 16, 2012

The first time I made it exactly as the recipe instructs and I loved it. The second time I added 15g of ground cardamom and doubled the orange zest; it is even better (that might make it less authentically Swedish though)! The best part is that it is so easy.

—Joshua

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Feb 13, 2013

I have some great tips and have baked yeast breads for 35 years. Just making some simple healthier choices is a plus. First, always proof your yeast. Just use a half cup of the water called for to do it. I stay away from white flour in most bread recipes if I can so if using whole wheat you will only need about 4 cups. I used the rye flour called for, great texture. No egg yolks, so I used 3 large egg whites beatened with a fork. I love oranges so I grated two whole navel oranges and rinsed grater into pan with the water in recipe to get it all. Use everything else called for. I enjoy mixing my bread by hand. Will bake this wonderful bread again!

—Beachbaby 72

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Nutrition

Calories
172 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
33.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
4.5 g
9%

Sodium
202 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Swedish Limpu Bread

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 172
** Calories from Fat: 18

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 2g 3 %
** Saturated Fat 0.3g 2 %
** Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
** Sodium 202mg 8 %
** Potassium 78mg 2 %
** Total Carbohydrates 33.6g 11 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
** Protein 4.5g 9 %
** Sugars 4.6g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 27 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 39 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.